Is Paul Mitchell the School-San Diego worth it?
Paul Mitchell the School-San Diego is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in San Diego, California (large city), part of the Paul Mitchell the School system. It awarded 244 certificates in 2024, most often in cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care specialist and barbering.
Paul Mitchell the School-San Diego is part of Paul Mitchell the School
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Paul Mitchell the School-San Diego
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$16,472
Median earnings 4 years after
$31,116
Median earnings 10 years after
$26,897
Average net price
$35,975
Completion rate
99%
Completions (2024)
244
Years to pay back
4.6 years
Students (undergrad)
225
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $16,464 | $31,080 | 700 |
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
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 132 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 95 |
| Barbering/Barber | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 16 |
| Make-Up Artist/Specialist | Certificate under 12 weeks | 1 |
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Sources: federal figures for Paul Mitchell the School-San Diego. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
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