Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2025 tuition & fees of the largest programs at Montana Academy of Salons with program length and completion time.
2025 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at Montana Academy of Salons
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $18,200$2,7001500 Contact Hours11 Months $16,042
2Barbering/Barber $14,500$2,2001100 Contact Hours10 Months $14,546
3Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $9,700$1,700650 Contact Hours5 Months $9,978
4Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist $5,200$1,000400 Contact Hours3 Months $5,356
5Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage $11,900$1,000700 Contact Hours5 Months $12,154
6Barbering/Barber $3,200$1,300150 Contact Hours1 Months $14,546

Tuition & Fees Trends Chart

The following chart shows the changes of tuition and books & supplies costs over the past 5 years. The cost is for the Cosmetology/Cosmetologist program which is the largest program at Montana Academy of Salons.

2025 Living Costs

The 2025 average living costs is $18,447 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at Montana Academy of Salonshas increased by 14.86% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at Montana Academy of Salons.
Living Costs Trends
Montana Academy of Salons 2025 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2021$7,172$5,478
2022$7,172$5,478
2023$7,172$5,478
2024$10,769$5,291
2025$12,716$5,731
Living Costs Trends Chart