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Montgomery Beauty School-Baltimore Beauty & Barber School
Baltimore, Maryland · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 8660 Pulaski Highway, Baltimore, MD 21237 · Phone: (443) 398-0156 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Montgomery Beauty School-Baltimore Beauty & Barber School is a private for-profit trade school in Baltimore, MD offering barber and cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt is $11,845 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $18,726; the campus completion rate compared to the state average of 46.9% is not reported.
Annual cost of attendance at Montgomery Beauty School-Baltimore Beauty & Barber School is $21,395, federal financial aid can be used here, and 37.5% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbers | $32,720 | $35,400 | $48,670 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $31,830 | $36,420 | $47,590 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Maryland (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 | 58 | $15,124 | $16,610 | $9,978 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 35 | $15,124 | $16,610 | $9,978 |
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
Montgomery Beauty School-Baltimore Beauty & Barber School is a private for-profit trade school located in Baltimore, Maryland. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, to help pay for their education. The campus mainly awards credentials in barber schools and cosmetology schools, with barber programs (58 completers) and cosmetology programs (35 completers) making up its top offerings.
Federal data shows the state average completion rate for similar programs in Maryland is 46.9%, though this campus's own completion rate compared to that state average is not reported. Graduates carry a median debt of $11,845, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $18,726. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $21,395, and 37.5% of students receive Pell Grants, reflecting a substantial share of financially needful students at this campus.
This school may suit students seeking focused, hands-on training in barbering or cosmetology rather than a multi-year academic degree, based on the program families listed. Because program length and schedule details are not reported for this campus in federal data, prospective students—especially career changers—should contact the school directly to confirm program duration, schedule, and licensing requirements. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome data, prospective students can consult the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard directly.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers barber school and cosmetology school programs, with 58 barber program completers and 35 cosmetology program completers reported.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The campus's own completion rate is not reported in federal data, but the Maryland state average completion rate for comparable programs is 46.9%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates of this school carry a median debt of $11,845, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $18,726 for this campus.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $21,395.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs and the type of institutional oversight compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (443) 398-0156 to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through NACCAS and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?498003.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not directly address career-changer fit, but the focused barber and cosmetology program families suggest shorter, skills-based training rather than a multi-year degree; contact the school to confirm scheduling options.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (443) 398-0156 or visit its website for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; the College Scorecard link can be used to compare it with other institutions 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.