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Paul Mitchell the School-Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 887 West Marietta Street Suite A, Atlanta, GA 30318 · Phone: 404888007024 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Paul Mitchell the School-Atlanta is a private for-profit trade school in Atlanta, Georgia offering cosmetology programs.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 47.8% completion rate (near the state average of 49.7%), median graduate debt of $12,500, and median earnings of $21,775 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Paul Mitchell the School-Atlanta is $24,623, federal financial aid can be used here, and 56.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $17,310 | $34,560 | $48,730 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Georgia (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 | 106 | $15,415 | $15,008 | $12,000 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 14 | $15,415 | $15,008 | $12,000 |
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-Atlanta is a private for-profit trade school located in Atlanta, Georgia. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this campus (Title IV eligible). The school's accreditation status was not found in the DAPIP database, so prospective students should confirm current accreditation directly with the school. The campus awards programs primarily in cosmetology, with cosmetology schools programs (120 completers) representing its top program area, out of 2 total program families offered.
Looking at the outcome numbers reported to the U.S. Department of Education: the completion rate here is 47.8%, which is near the state average of 49.7%. Graduates carry a median debt of $12,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $21,775. The annual cost of attendance is $24,623, and 56.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income students are enrolled. Undergraduate enrollment stands at 249 students in a large-city locale.
This campus centers on cosmetology training, a field typically built around shorter, hands-on program formats rather than multi-year degrees, which may suit those changing careers who want a defined, focused course of study. Before enrolling, verify accreditation status directly with the school and review current outcome data on the College Scorecard, since accreditation was not confirmed in DAPIP at time of writing. Program length, schedule details, and licensure requirements are not reported here and should be confirmed directly with the school.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers cosmetology programs, with cosmetology schools being its top program area (120 completers) out of 2 total program families.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Accreditation status was not found in the DAPIP database for this campus. Contact the school directly or check the College Scorecard link to verify current accreditation.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school is Title IV eligible, meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants here. 56.1% of enrolled students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 47.8%, which is near the state average of 49.7%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is $12,500, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $21,775, per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $24,623.
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 the type of institutional oversight and how tuition and outcomes are reported.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at 404888007024 or visit paulmitchell.edu/atlanta to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can review federal outcome data directly on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?454926, and contact the school to confirm current accreditation status.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Career-changer fit is not directly reported in federal data; the cosmetology program focus suggests a defined, skills-based track, but program length and schedule details should be confirmed with the school.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensure requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at 404888007024 or visit their website at https://paulmitchell.edu/atlanta.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard to compare institutions directly.
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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.