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Montgomery Beauty School
Silver Spring, Maryland · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 8736 Arliss St, Silver Spring, MD 20901 · Phone: 301459250913 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Montgomery Beauty School is a private for-profit trade school in Silver Spring, Maryland offering cosmetology and barber programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Montgomery Beauty School has a 50.0% completion rate versus a 46.9% state average, with median graduate debt of $11,845 and median earnings of $18,726 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Montgomery Beauty School is $23,473, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and about 49.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $31,830 | $36,420 | $47,590 |
| Barbers | $32,720 | $35,400 | $48,670 |
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 | 45 | $15,124 | $16,610 | $9,978 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | $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 is a private for-profit trade campus in Silver Spring, Maryland, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and approved for federal financial aid (Title IV). The school primarily awards credentials in cosmetology (45 completers) and barbering (5 completers), making it a two-program campus focused squarely on the personal-care trades.
Federal data show a completion rate of 50.0%, close to the Maryland state average of 46.9% for similar programs. Graduates carry a median debt of $11,845, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $18,726. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $23,473, and about 49.0% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of low-income enrollment. Any figure not listed here is not reported for this campus in federal data.
With an undergraduate enrollment of 101 students in a large suburban setting, this campus may suit students seeking short, hands-on training in cosmetology or barbering rather than a multi-year associate degree path; whether it fits an adult career-changer depends on program length and schedule details not included in this data, so contact the school directly. To verify accreditation status and check the latest outcome figures yourself, consult the accreditor listed above and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Montgomery Beauty School offers cosmetology programs (45 completers) and barber programs (5 completers), its two program families.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, with a current status of Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, the school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, and about 49.0% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 50.0%, which is near the Maryland state average of 46.9% for comparable programs.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $11,845, according to federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $18,726.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $23,473.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Montgomery Beauty School is a private for-profit institution, which can affect tuition pricing and financial aid terms 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 by phone or through its website to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the link provided by the school.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data shows two focused, short-form programs in cosmetology and barbering, but specific fit for career changers depends on schedule and format details not reported in federal data; contact the school directly.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or Maryland's licensing board for cosmetology and barbering requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Montgomery Beauty School at 301-459-2509 or through its website, https://www.montgomerybeautyschool.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?163408 for comparisons.
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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.