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Paul Mitchell the School-Boise
Boise, Idaho · Private for-profit career school
Address: 1270 S Vinnell Way, Boise, ID 83709 · Phone: (208) 515-3348 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Paul Mitchell the School-Boise is a private for-profit trade school in Boise, Idaho offering cosmetology, esthetician, and nail technician programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Paul Mitchell the School-Boise has a 73.4% completion rate, near Idaho's state average of 71.0%, with median graduate debt of $10,555 and median earnings of $25,719 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Paul Mitchell the School-Boise is $31,011, federal financial aid is accepted, and 52.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $22,810 | $35,480 | $37,710 |
| Skincare specialists | $21,630 | $34,130 | $43,880 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $25,150 | $34,910 | $40,220 |
| Barbers | $21,880 | $36,040 | $48,810 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Idaho (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 | 59 | $16,579 | $17,998 | $9,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 42 | $16,579 | $17,998 | $9,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 26 | $16,579 | $17,998 | $9,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 22 | $16,579 | $17,998 | $9,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 3 | $16,579 | $17,998 | $9,500 |
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
Paul Mitchell the School-Boise is a private for-profit trade school located in Boise, Idaho. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants. The campus's top programs are cosmetology schools, esthetician schools, and nail technician schools, with 5 program families offered in total and 152 recent completers among 183 enrolled students.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 73.4%, which is near the Idaho state average of 71.0%. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,555, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $25,719. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $31,011, and 52.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income enrollment.
This campus centers on cosmetology and personal-care trade programs rather than longer associate degrees, which may suit students seeking focused, hands-on training in a single field. Whether this fits an adult career-changer depends on program length and schedule details not reported here; contact the school directly to confirm. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, check the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences directly and review this campus's profile on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Paul Mitchell the School-Boise offers cosmetology, esthetician, nail technician, and barber programs, with cosmetology, esthetician, and nail technician schools being the top programs by enrollment. In total, 5 program families are offered at this campus.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, 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 aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 73.4%, which is near the Idaho state average of 71.0%, according to federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $10,555, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $25,719.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $31,011.
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 applied 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 (208) 515-3348 or via its website to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?260929.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Fit for adult career-changers depends on program schedule and length, which 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 requirements for cosmetology, esthetics, nail technology, and barbering are not reported in this data; contact the school or the Idaho state licensing board for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Paul Mitchell the School-Boise by phone at (208) 515-3348 or visit its website at https://paulmitchell.edu/boise for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard link to compare institutions directly.
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.