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Paul Mitchell the School-Cincinnati

Cincinnati, Ohio · Private for-profit

Cosmetology schools
79%completion rate · Ohio avg 69%
$12,500median debt of graduates
$19,643median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$28,363median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$30,859annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (Accredited)
Address: 11956 Lebanon Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45241 · Phone: (513) 769-7699 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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-Cincinnati is a private for-profit trade school in Cincinnati, Ohio offering cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.

Paul Mitchell the School-Cincinnati has a 78.8% completion rate, above Ohio's 68.8% average, with median graduate debt of $12,500 and median earnings of $28,363 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance at Paul Mitchell the School-Cincinnati is $30,859, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 47.2% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Paul Mitchell the Sch… Paul Mitchell the Sch…: 78.8% 78.8% Ohio average Ohio average: 68.8% 68.8% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$23,520$36,260$57,840

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Ohio (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
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 116 $17,949 $18,795 $13,833

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 the cohort was too small to publish.

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About this school

Paul Mitchell the School-Cincinnati is a private for-profit trade school located in Cincinnati, Ohio, a large suburb setting. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid (Title IV) including FAFSA and Pell Grants. The campus enrolls 246 undergraduates and awards nearly all of its credentials in cosmetology, with 116 completers in that program family, making cosmetology the school's primary trade offering.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 78.8%, which is above the Ohio state average of 68.8%. Graduates carry a median debt of $12,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $28,363. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $30,859, and 47.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income enrollment. No other outcome figures beyond these are reported for this campus in federal data.

This campus centers on a single cosmetology program track rather than multiple trade families, which may suit students seeking focused, hands-on training in that field, including adult career changers, though specific program length and schedule details are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should confirm current accreditation status directly with NACCAS and review the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard for the latest completion, debt, and earnings figures before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

This campus offers cosmetology programs, with 116 completers reported in that field. It is the only program family listed for this campus.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school 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 and Pell Grants.

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

The completion rate is 78.8%, which is above the Ohio state average of 68.8%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $12,500, according to federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are $28,363, per federal data.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The reported annual cost of attendance is $30,859.

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 costs and financial aid options compared to public or non-profit institutions.

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 (513) 769-7699 or via its website for details.

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

You can verify accreditation through NACCAS and review outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?455284.

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

The campus focuses on a single cosmetology program, which may suit career changers seeking hands-on training, but specific fit details for adult learners are not reported in federal data.

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

Licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or check Ohio's cosmetology licensing board for details.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can contact Paul Mitchell the School-Cincinnati at (513) 769-7699 or visit https://paulmitchell.edu/cincinnati to apply or learn more.

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

Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard to compare cosmetology programs in the area.

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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