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Paul Mitchell the School-Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas · Private for-profit career school
Address: 4156 N Steele Blvd, Fayetteville, AR 72703 · Phone: (479) 442-5181 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Paul Mitchell the School-Arkansas is a private for-profit trade school in Fayetteville, AR offering cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 68.3% completion rate versus a 57.3% state average, with median graduate debt of $9,833 and median earnings of $20,077 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Paul Mitchell the School-Arkansas is $19,771, federal financial aid including Pell Grants can be used, and 49.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,920 | $28,830 | $33,730 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Arkansas (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 | 70 | $18,055 | $18,555 | $9,833 |
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-Arkansas is a private for-profit trade school located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, a small city. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and it participates in federal Title IV financial aid, meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid such as Pell Grants to help pay for enrollment. Its program offerings are concentrated in a single field, cosmetology schools, which accounts for its full enrollment of about 99 undergraduate students and 70 recent program completers.
According to federal data, the campus completion rate is 68.3%, which is above the Arkansas state average of 57.3%. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,833, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $20,077. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $19,771, and 49.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
Because this campus offers a single, concentrated cosmetology program rather than a range of associate degrees, it may suit students seeking a shorter, hands-on path into a specific trade rather than a multi-year academic track; whether it fits an adult career-changer depends on program length and schedule details not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with NACCAS and review outcome figures on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers cosmetology programs, with 70 recent completers in that field. It is its only program family reported in federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it 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, so students can apply for FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 68.3%, which is above the Arkansas state average of 57.3%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is reported at $9,833.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $20,077.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $19,771.
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 levels, financial aid eligibility, and institutional accountability compared to public or nonprofit schools.
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 (479) 442-5181 or visit its website for schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with NACCAS and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?107789.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Fit for career changers depends on program length and schedule, which are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to discuss options.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (479) 442-5181 or through its website at https://paulmitchell.edu/arkansas/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare similar institutions.
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.