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Paul Mitchell the School-East Bay
Pleasant Hill, California · Private for-profit career school
Address: 100 Crescent Dr., Suite D, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 · Phone: (925) 691-7687 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Paul Mitchell the School-East Bay is a private for-profit trade school in Pleasant Hill, CA offering cosmetology, esthetician, and barber programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 78.1% completion rate versus a 64.2% state average, with median graduate debt of $13,083 and median earnings of $29,418 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Paul Mitchell the School-East Bay is $34,474, federal financial aid can be used here, and 45.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $35,360 | $38,660 | $49,030 |
| Skincare specialists | $34,650 | $38,770 | $54,110 |
| Barbers | $35,900 | $38,380 | $44,790 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in California (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 | 98 | $19,327 | $19,476 | $12,850 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 60 | $19,327 | $19,476 | $12,850 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 13 | $19,327 | $19,476 | $12,850 |
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-East Bay is a private for-profit trade school located in Pleasant Hill, California. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid (Title IV funding applies). The campus's most-awarded programs are cosmetology (98 completers), esthetician training (60 completers), and barbering (13 completers), across three total program families.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 78.1%, which is above the California state average of 64.2%. Graduates of this campus carry a median debt of $13,083, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $29,418. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $34,474, and 45.4% of students receive Pell Grants, an indicator of lower-income enrollment.
With enrollment concentrated in cosmetology, esthetics, and barbering, this campus fits students seeking hands-on, licensure-track training in personal care trades rather than multi-year associate degree study; program length is not reported for this campus in federal data, so applicants should confirm scheduling and duration directly with the school. Anyone considering enrollment should independently verify accreditation status and outcomes through the NACCAS accreditor and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before committing.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The campus's top programs are cosmetology (98 completers), esthetician training (60 completers), and barbering (13 completers), across three program families total.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), with a status of 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 45.4% 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 78.1%, which is above the California state average of 64.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $13,083, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $29,418.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported cost of attendance is $34,474 per year.
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, financial aid terms, 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 directly at (925) 691-7687 or visit its website to confirm schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through NACCAS and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?459231.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus concentrates on cosmetology, esthetics, and barbering, fields with defined licensure paths, though specific program length and schedule fit for career changers are not reported in federal data; ask the school directly.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing requirements are not reported in federal data; contact the school or California's state licensing board for cosmetology, esthetics, or barbering for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (925) 691-7687 or through its website at https://paulmitchell.edu/eastbay/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby schools is not reported in federal data; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across 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.