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Montclair State University
Montclair, New Jersey · Public university · Training programs available:
Address: 1 Normal Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07043 · Phone: (973) 655-4000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Montclair State University is a public trade/career school in Montclair, NJ offering Cosmetology schools, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education among others.
Median graduate debt is $22,000 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $61,415, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; completion rate for this campus is not reported.
Cost is not reported in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants used by about 47.0% of students, can be used at Montclair State University.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $32,220 | $36,150 | $53,580 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New Jersey (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Montclair State University is a public university located in Montclair, New Jersey, in a large suburb setting. It participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), and holds accreditation through several bodies including the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, along with program-specific accreditors such as the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. Among its trade-related program offerings, the campus data lists Cosmetology schools as its top program family, with 6 completers reported.
Federal data reports a state average completion rate of 61.9%, though this campus's own completion rate and how it compares to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $22,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $61,415. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 47.0% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of financially needy students in the overall undergraduate population of 18,376.
Given the scale of this university and its broad accreditation across health, education, and psychology fields, it may suit students pursuing longer degree paths rather than short-term trade credentials, though the specific cosmetology program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Career changers should confirm program details, schedules, and costs directly with the school. Prospective students can verify accreditation status and outcomes through the listed accreditors and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The campus reports Cosmetology schools as its primary trade-related program family, with 6 completers noted in federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited, including recognition from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, among others.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, and about 47.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's completion rate is not reported in federal data; the state average completion rate is 61.9%, but a direct comparison is not reported for this campus.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $22,000, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $61,415.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (973) 655-4000 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public university, which often means lower tuition for state residents and different funding structures than for-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to confirm schedules for its cosmetology offerings.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can check the accreditors listed above directly, or review official outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?185590.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and schedule details needed to assess fit for adult career changers are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to discuss options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or check state licensing boards for cosmetology requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Montclair State University by phone at (973) 655-4000 or through its website at https://www.montclair.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby schools offering cosmetology programs is not reported for this campus in federal data; the College Scorecard can be used to compare schools directly.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.