Montgomery Beauty School is a private for-profit trade school in Silver Spring, Maryland, enrolling about 101 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 50.00% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $18,726 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $20,755 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 101 33.7% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 50.00%
  • First-Generation Students: 71.3%
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 3.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 170

Montgomery Beauty School: what the data shows

Common questions about Montgomery Beauty School, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Montgomery Beauty School?

Montgomery Beauty School is located in Silver Spring, MD (ZIP 20901).

NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.

Is Montgomery Beauty School public or private?

Montgomery Beauty School is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does Montgomery Beauty School cost?

Average net price after aid: $20,755.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$20,593
$30,001–$48,000$21,130
$48,001–$75,000$22,025

How big is Montgomery Beauty School?

Total enrollment: 101 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 170 students.

About 34% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Montgomery Beauty School?

150%-time completion rate: 50.00%.

First-year retention: 55.6%.

What do graduates of Montgomery Beauty School earn?

Median earnings: $15,277 six years after entry; $18,726 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,845.

48.97% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Montgomery Beauty School known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Montgomery Beauty School a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 50.00%; median earnings $18,726 at 10 years; net price $20,755. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Montgomery Beauty School was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$20,755
2024 Value

In 2024 Montgomery Beauty School had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,755.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$83,020 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$20,755 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.

4-year total cost breakdown for Montgomery Beauty School.

Financial Aid by Income Level

48.97% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

58.62% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Montgomery Beauty School was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Montgomery Beauty School in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$12,738
2014$13,169
2015$14,533
2016$15,178
2017$15,881
2018$16,708
2019$16,360
2020$17,293
2021$18,231
2022$19,960
2023$20,589

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Montgomery Beauty School reported total enrollment of about 101 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 26% male and 74% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (49.5%), Hispanic or Latino (49.5%), and White (1.0%). About 48.97% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 71.3% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

33.7% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Montgomery Beauty School in 2024 is 101 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 170 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

55.6%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 49.5%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

22.22% 100% Completion Time

50.00% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 22.22% of students graduating from Montgomery Beauty School completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 13% male / 87% female
  • Barbering/Barber: 92% male / 8% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Montgomery Beauty School.

Return on Investment

$11,845 Median Student Debt

$18,726 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

63.25% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

125.56% Return on Investment

6.3 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Montgomery Beauty School.

Top Programs by Completions

2 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 23 completions

2. Barbering/Barber: 12 completions

Most popular programs at Montgomery Beauty School.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Montgomery Beauty School graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Montgomery Beauty School from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $18,391

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Montgomery Beauty School is a private for-profit institution located in Silver Spring, MD. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Barbering/Barber. Enrollment is approximately 101 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (49.5%), Hispanic or Latino (49.5%), White (1.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 50.00%. Approximately 48.97% of students receive Pell Grants. About 71.3% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Silver Spring, MD 20901

Region: Mid East

Insights and Analysis

Montgomery Beauty School provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Montgomery Beauty School located?

Montgomery Beauty School is located in Silver Spring, MD.

How much does Montgomery Beauty School cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $20,755 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Montgomery Beauty School?

Montgomery Beauty School reports undergraduate enrollment of about 170 students, Black or African American (49.5%), Hispanic or Latino (49.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Montgomery Beauty School?

About 71.3% of students at Montgomery Beauty School are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Montgomery Beauty School earn?

Median earnings are $15,277 six years after entry and $18,726 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Montgomery Beauty School?

The 150%-time completion rate is 50.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Montgomery Beauty School students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,845.

Is Montgomery Beauty School public or private?

Montgomery Beauty School is a private for-profit institution located in Silver Spring, MD.

Is Montgomery Beauty School an HBCU?

No. Montgomery Beauty School is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Montgomery Beauty School a tribal college?

No. Montgomery Beauty School is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Montgomery Beauty School a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Montgomery Beauty School reports 49.5% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is Montgomery Beauty School religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Montgomery Beauty School in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Maryland trade schools profile
  • Mid East regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Maryland
  • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.