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Paul Mitchell the School-Dallas
Carrollton, Texas · Private for-profit career school
Address: 2389 Midway Road, Ste A, Carrollton, TX 75006 · Phone: (972) 669-0494 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Paul Mitchell the School-Dallas is a private for-profit trade school in Carrollton, TX offering esthetician and cosmetology programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 68.4% completion rate versus a 63.5% state average, median graduate debt of $8,505, and median earnings of $28,693 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance is $37,871, and the school participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), with 43.4% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $27,390 | $49,250 | $68,780 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,580 | $30,680 | $47,180 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Texas (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, 300–899 hours | 91 | $18,656 | $19,778 | $9,516 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 74 | $18,656 | $19,778 | $9,516 |
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-Dallas is a private for-profit trade school located in Carrollton, TX, a large suburb in the Dallas area. The campus is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning eligible students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for training. The school's most-awarded programs are esthetician schools and cosmetology schools, which together account for its two program families and 165 recent completers among an undergraduate enrollment of 328.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 68.4%, which is near the Texas state average of 63.5%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $8,505. Median earnings for graduates ten years after entry are reported at $28,693. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $37,871, and 43.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus centers on short, hands-on cosmetology and esthetics training rather than multi-year associate degrees, a structure that can suit students seeking a faster path into a licensed trade, including adult career-changers, though program length itself is not detailed in this data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the Council on Occupational Education and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current completion, debt, and earnings figures before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Paul Mitchell the School-Dallas offers esthetician schools and cosmetology schools programs, with 91 and 74 respective top-program listings and 165 total recent completers.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, 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, and 43.4% 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 68.4%, which is near the Texas state average of 63.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported at $8,505.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings for graduates ten years after entry are reported at $28,693.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $37,871.
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, ownership structure, and available institutional aid 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 (972) 669-0494 or via its website for current program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with the Council on Occupational Education and review completion, debt, and earnings data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?224156.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's focus on cosmetology and esthetics programs suggests a shorter, hands-on training path, which can suit career-changers, though specific program lengths and adult-learner services are not reported in this data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for cosmetology and esthetics are not detailed in federal data; contact the school directly to learn about state licensing exams tied to its programs.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Paul Mitchell the School-Dallas at (972) 669-0494 or visit https://paulmitchell.edu/dallas for enrollment information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?224156 to compare similar programs.
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.