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Paul Mitchell the School-Columbus
Columbus, Ohio · Private for-profit
Address: 3000 Morse Rd, Columbus, OH 43231 · Phone: (614) 478-0922 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Paul Mitchell the School-Columbus is a private for-profit trade school in Columbus, Ohio, offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Paul Mitchell the School-Columbus has an 80.8% completion rate, above the Ohio average of 68.8%, with median graduate debt of $9,833 and median earnings of $37,609 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Paul Mitchell the School-Columbus is $30,941, federal financial aid including Pell Grants can be used, and 52.2% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,520 | $36,260 | $57,840 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Ohio (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 | 81 | $22,233 | $19,698 | $9,833 |
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-Columbus is a private for-profit trade school located in Columbus, Ohio. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students can use federal financial aid (Title IV) to help pay for their training. The campus focuses on a single program family, cosmetology, with 81 students completing the cosmetology program according to federal data.
Federal Scorecard data shows a completion rate of 80.8%, which is above the Ohio state average of 68.8%. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,833, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $37,609. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $30,941, and 52.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a significant share of students from lower-income backgrounds. Undergraduate enrollment is reported at 200 students. No additional figures beyond these are reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus may suit students interested specifically in cosmetology training in an urban setting, given the single program family offered and the large-city locale. Whether this fits an adult career-changer depends on program length and schedule details not reported for this campus in federal data; prospective students should contact the school directly for that information. To verify accreditation status and review the underlying federal outcome data yourself, consult the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers cosmetology training, with top_programs listing Cosmetology schools (81 completers). It is the only program family reported for this location.
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 financial aid programs, 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 completion rate is 80.8%, which is above the Ohio state average of 68.8%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $9,833, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $37,609.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $30,941, according to federal data.
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 pricing and institutional funding structure 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 at (614) 478-0922 or visit paulmitchell.edu/columbus for details.
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 outcome data at the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard link provided by the school.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
This isn't reported directly in federal data; program length and schedule details that would clarify fit for career changers are not reported for this campus, so 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 at (614) 478-0922 for state licensing information related to cosmetology.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Paul Mitchell the School-Columbus at (614) 478-0922 or visit https://paulmitchell.edu/columbus to apply or learn more.
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; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?456074 to compare schools.
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.