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Paul Mitchell the School-Missouri Columbia
Columbia, Missouri · Private for-profit career school
Address: 1101 Hutchens Drive, Columbia, MO 65203 · Phone: (573) 449-7527 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Paul Mitchell the School-Missouri Columbia is a private for-profit trade school in Columbia, Missouri, offering esthetician, cosmetology, and barber programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 69.4% completion rate versus a 69.3% state average, with median graduate debt of $9,500 and median earnings of $27,715 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Paul Mitchell the School-Missouri Columbia is $19,440, federal financial aid (Title IV) can be used, and 55.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $29,790 | $45,200 | $67,970 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $28,600 | $30,750 | $38,130 |
| Barbers | $36,710 | $47,880 | $76,460 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Missouri (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 | 74 | $18,254 | $21,052 | $9,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 37 | $18,254 | $21,052 | $9,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 12 | $18,254 | $21,052 | $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-Missouri Columbia is a private for-profit trade school located in Columbia, Missouri. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students can use federal financial aid (Title IV, including FAFSA and Pell Grants) to attend. The campus's most-awarded programs are esthetician schools, cosmetology schools, and barber schools.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 69.4%, which is near the Missouri state average of 69.3%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $9,500, and median earnings ten years after entry were $27,715. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $19,440, and 55.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of students from lower-income backgrounds.
This campus centers on cosmetology-related fields — esthetics, cosmetology, and barbering — which are typically shorter, licensure-focused programs rather than multi-year associate degrees; this structure may suit adults or career changers seeking a defined credential path, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. To verify accreditation status or review updated outcome figures, consult the accreditor (NACCAS) or the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard directly.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The campus offers esthetician schools (74 completers), cosmetology schools (37 completers), and barber schools (12 completers), for a total of three program families.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), 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, meaning 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 69.4%, which is near the Missouri state average of 69.3%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $9,500, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $27,715, per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The listed cost of attendance is $19,440 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 pricing and institutional funding sources compared to public or non-profit schools; verify current tuition and terms directly with the school.
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 (573) 449-7527 or via its website for program 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/?177685.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's focus on esthetics, cosmetology, and barbering — fields generally tied to licensure rather than multi-year degrees — may suit career changers, though specific scheduling or program-length details for adult learners are not reported for this campus in federal data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact the school by phone at (573) 449-7527 or visit its website at https://missouricolumbia.paulmitchell.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on other nearby trade schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare institutions in the same programs and region.
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.