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Paul Mitchell the School Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina · career school · part of - · Training programs available:

Cosmetology schools
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Nofederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (Accredited)
Address: 1516 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28204 · Phone: see website
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Paul Mitchell the School Charlotte is a trade school in Charlotte, NC offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.

Federal outcome data is not reported for this campus.

Cost is not reported in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. This campus does not participate in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants cannot be used here.

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$26,880$38,410$48,300

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in North Carolina (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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt

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.

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About this school

Paul Mitchell the School Charlotte is a trade and career-training campus located in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, with accreditation status listed as Accredited. According to the data provided, this campus does not participate in Title IV federal financial aid programs, meaning FAFSA-based aid such as federal loans and Pell Grants cannot be applied here. The campus's program offerings fall under the cosmetology-schools family, though a detailed list of specific top programs is not reported for this campus in federal data.

Detailed outcome and cost figures for this campus are limited in the available data. Completion rate compared to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt of graduates, median earnings ten years after entry, annual cost of attendance, and the share of students receiving Pell Grants are also not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should not assume any figures beyond what is confirmed here.

Because specific program lengths and structure are not detailed in the data available, it is not possible to determine from this listing alone whether the school's offerings are better suited to short-term certificate seekers or those pursuing longer training in cosmetology. Individuals considering a career change should contact the school directly to ask about schedule format, program duration, and licensing requirements in North Carolina. To verify accreditation status and any future-reported outcome data, prospective students can check with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences directly and consult the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for updates.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

This campus offers programs in the cosmetology-schools family. A detailed list of specific program names is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for a full program list.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, this school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, with a current status of Accredited.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

No, according to the data provided this campus does not participate in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA-based aid and Pell Grants cannot be used here.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

Completion rate compared to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings ten years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for current tuition information.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

The control type (public, non-profit, or for-profit) is not reported for this campus in the data provided. This distinction generally affects tuition pricing, financial aid eligibility, and institutional mission, so it is worth confirming directly with the school.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly to ask about the duration of its cosmetology program offerings.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation status directly with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and check the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for any reported outcome data on this campus.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

Because program length and schedule details are not reported in the data available, fit for adult career changers cannot be determined from this listing alone; contact the school to discuss format and scheduling options.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data. Cosmetology programs typically require state licensing, so contact the school or the North Carolina licensing board to confirm specific requirements.

How do I contact the school or apply?

Contact information such as phone number and website is not reported in the data provided for this listing; prospective students should search for the school's official contact details to inquire about admissions.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data for nearby schools offering cosmetology programs is not reported in the data provided for this listing.

Other trade and career schools in Charlotte, NC

See all trade and career schools in North Carolina or search by ZIP code.

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.

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