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Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Montana

2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Montana

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$17,041 Avg Salary
$8,995 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate School for You

Cosmetology is the most popular major in Montana with 184 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022.

It's not easy to decide which trade school program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Montana ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in Montana to see which undergraduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.

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2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Montana

Check out the cosmetology undergraduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Montana Trade Schools for an Award Taking 1 to 4 Years in Cosmetology

#1

Academy of Cosmetology

Bozeman, MT

Our analysis found Academy of Cosmetology to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Montana. Located in the remote town of Bozeman, Academy of Cosmetology is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Full Cosmetology at Academy of Cosmetology Report

#2

Montana Academy of Salons

Great Falls, MT

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Montana Academy of Salons helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Montana. Located in the small city of Great Falls, Montana Academy is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Crevier’s Academy of Cosmetology Arts helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Montana. Located in the town of Kalispell, Crevier's Academy of Cosmetology Arts is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Full Cosmetology at Crevier’s Academy of Cosmetology Arts Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Butte Academy of Beauty Culture. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Montana list. Butte Academy of Beauty is a small private for-profit school located in the town of Butte.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Butte Academy of Beauty accumulate an average of around $7,753 in student debt.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Butte Academy of Beauty Culture

Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

Explore all the Best Cosmetology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Colorado 1,843
Utah 2,876
Idaho 1,174
Wyoming 65

One of 4 majors within the trade school area of study, cosmetology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Cosmetology Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist 50,210
Aesthetician/Esthetician & Skin Care Specialist 40,040
Nail Technician/Specialist & Manicurist 13,960
Barbering/Barber 9,893
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist 2,907
Other Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts 2,184
Master Aesthetician/Esthetician 1,729
Hair Styling/Stylist & Hair Design 1,238
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, & Nail Instructor 1,230
Make-Up Artist/Specialist 440
Electrolysis/Electrology & Electrolysis Technician 354
Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager 336
Permanent Cosmetics/Makeup & Tattooing 90

Majors Similar to Cosmetology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Culinary Arts 22,075
Funeral & Mortuary Science 2,186
Casino Operations and Services 385
Other Personal & Culinary Services 95

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Tiffany Bumgardner.

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