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Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia graduates report median earnings of $19,465 one year after completion (June 2026 data), according to College Scorecard.

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West Columbia, SC · Private for-profit · Less than 2-year · Campus of Paul Mitchell the School

Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in West Columbia, South Carolina (large suburb), part of the Paul Mitchell the School system. It awarded 235 certificates in 2024, most often in cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care specialist and nail technician manicurist.

Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia is part of Paul Mitchell the School

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Federal context for Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia

Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.

Median earnings 1 year after

$19,465

Median earnings 4 years after

$27,444

Median earnings 10 years after

$26,696

Average net price

$18,210

Completion rate

69%

Completions (2024)

235

Years to pay back

2.7 years

Students (undergrad)

256

Median earnings after completing, by program

Program	Credential	Median earnings, 1yr	Median earnings, 4yr	Graduates counted
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	Undergraduate certificate	$19,583	$27,448	493

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
Program	Award level	Awards
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General	Certificate 1-2 yrs	98
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	43
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	35
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	35
Barbering/Barber	Certificate 1-2 yrs	24

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