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Paul Mitchell the School-Salt Lake City
Holladay, Utah · Private for-profit career school
Address: 1969 East Murray Holladay Road, Holladay, UT 84117 · Phone: (801) 266-4693 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Mar 2026 · Probation · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences; Apr 2025 · Renewal of Accreditation. 2 sanction actions in the window.
Paul Mitchell the School-Salt Lake City is a private for-profit trade school in Holladay, Utah, offering cosmetology, esthetician, and barber programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has an 87.5% completion rate versus a 77.4% state average, with median graduate debt of $9,500 and median earnings of $26,893 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Paul Mitchell the School-Salt Lake City is $25,318, federal financial aid can be used here, and 36.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $21,810 | $35,140 | $51,130 |
| Skincare specialists | $26,810 | $45,490 | $58,090 |
| Barbers | $23,890 | $25,370 | $26,810 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Utah (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 | 63 | $19,282 | $20,021 | $10,555 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 19 | $19,282 | $20,021 | $10,555 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 13 | $19,282 | $20,021 | $10,555 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 12 | $19,282 | $20,021 | $10,555 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 11 | $19,282 | $20,021 | $10,555 |
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-Salt Lake City is a private for-profit trade school located in Holladay, Utah. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid (Title IV funds). The campus most commonly awards credentials in cosmetology schools, esthetician schools, and barber schools, with cosmetology being the largest program by completions.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 87.5%, which is above the state average of 77.4%. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $26,893. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $25,318, and 36.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income enrollment.
This campus may suit students seeking focused, hands-on training in cosmetology, esthetics, or barbering rather than a multi-year associate degree path, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Adult career-changers should confirm scheduling and program length directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcomes data, prospective students can check with NACCAS and consult the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard for this campus before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus primarily offers cosmetology schools, esthetician schools, and barber schools, with cosmetology being the largest program by completions (86), followed by esthetician (19) and barber (13) programs.
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 FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate at this campus is 87.5%, which is above the Utah state average of 77.4%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates of this campus carry a median debt of $9,500, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are reported at $26,893.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $25,318 in 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 financial aid options compared to public or non-profit institutions; prospective students should factor this into cost comparisons.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (801) 266-4693 or visit its website for specifics.
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 the provided scorecard URL.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers focused programs in cosmetology, esthetics, and barbering that may suit career-changers, though specific scheduling and program length details are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to confirm fit.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (801) 266-4693 or visit its website at https://paulmitchell.edu/saltlakecity for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools offering the same trades is not reported in this dataset; consult the College Scorecard to compare campuses 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.