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Paul Mitchell the School-Arlington
Arlington, Texas · Private for-profit career school
Address: 309 Curtis Mathes Way, #101, Arlington, TX 76018 · Phone: (817) 865-6963 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Paul Mitchell the School-Arlington is a private for-profit trade school in Arlington, Texas offering cosmetology and barber programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 61.8% completion rate (near the Texas average of 63.5%), median graduate debt of $8,505, and median earnings of $28,693 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Paul Mitchell the School-Arlington is $27,610, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here, and 55.2% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,580 | $30,680 | $47,180 |
| Barbers | $28,340 | $30,760 | $37,160 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Texas (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 | 93 | $18,656 | $19,778 | $9,516 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 23 | $18,656 | $19,778 | $9,516 |
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-Arlington is a private for-profit trade school located in Arlington, Texas. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and students can use federal financial aid (Title IV) to help pay for their education. The campus's two main program families are cosmetology and barbering, with cosmetology schools (93 completers) and barber schools (23 completers) making up the top programs awarded here.
Among students tracked for federal outcomes, the completion rate at this campus is 61.8%, which is near the Texas state average of 63.5%. Graduates carry a median debt of $8,505, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $28,693. The annual cost of attendance is $27,610, and 55.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
This campus may suit students seeking focused, hands-on training in cosmetology or barbering rather than a multi-year associate degree, since program lengths here are shorter and centered on cosmetology and barber licensure preparation. Adult career-changers considering a shift into personal-care services may want to review these figures alongside their own financial situation, particularly given the debt-to-earnings figures reported above. Prospective students should independently verify accreditation status through the Council on Occupational Education and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling. Any figures not listed here are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers cosmetology schools (93 completers) and barber schools (23 completers), covering two program families: cosmetology and barbering.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, 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 aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants. About 55.2% of students here receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate at this campus is 61.8%, which is near the Texas state average of 63.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates have a reported median debt of $8,505.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $28,693.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $27,610.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school. That distinction can matter because for-profit schools' cost, aid eligibility, and outcomes are tracked separately in federal data and are worth comparing against public or non-profit alternatives.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program length in months or hours is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (817) 865-6963 or visit its website for that detail.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with the Council on Occupational Education and review federal outcome data directly on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?475486.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not directly address career-changer fit, but the school's focus on cosmetology and barber training suggests shorter, skills-based programs that may appeal to adults seeking a new trade; contact the school to discuss scheduling and format.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or Texas's cosmetology/barber licensing board for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can call (817) 865-6963 or visit https://paulmitchell.edu/arlington for application and enrollment information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Direct comparisons to other nearby schools are not reported in this data; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?475486 to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across schools.
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.