Best Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Degrees in Montana by ROI
Colleges in Montana ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Montana
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Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$545,410
Across Montana programs
Average Annual Cost
$16,567
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Montana Academy of Salons
Grad rate: 78.0% |
-$454,357 | $21,019 | $17,522 | $12,752 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Butte Academy of Beauty Culture
Grad rate: 70.5% |
-$504,909 | $18,015 | $15,102 | $7,487 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Crevier's Academy of Cosmetology Arts
Grad rate: 81.2% |
-$570,377 | $14,917 | $15,443 | $9,833 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Academy of Cosmetology Inc
Grad rate: 86.7% |
-$651,997 | $10,831 | $18,202 | $7,715 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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