Is Paul Mitchell the School-Schenectady worth it?
Paul Mitchell the School-Schenectady is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Schenectady, New York (small city), part of the Paul Mitchell the School system. It awarded 90 certificates in 2024, most often in cosmetology, barbering and make-up artist.
Paul Mitchell the School-Schenectady 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-Schenectady
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$17,614
Median earnings 4 years after
$29,874
Average net price
$19,058
Completion rate
94%
Completions (2024)
90
Years to pay back
2.6 years
Students (undergrad)
87
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $17,570 | $30,710 | 122 |
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 | 61 |
| Barbering/Barber | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 27 |
| Make-Up Artist/Specialist | Certificate under 12 weeks | 2 |
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Sources: federal figures for Paul Mitchell the School-Schenectady. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New York. Counts under 10 are not published.
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