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Paul Mitchell the School-Cleveland
Twinsburg, Ohio · Private for-profit career school
Address: 10735 Ravenna Rd, Twinsburg, OH 44087 · Phone: (330) 963-0119 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Paul Mitchell the School-Cleveland is a private for-profit trade school in Twinsburg, Ohio offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 61.8% completion rate versus a 68.8% Ohio state average, median graduate debt of $9,833, and median earnings of $31,064 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Paul Mitchell the School-Cleveland is reported at $31,576, federal financial aid can be used here, and 66.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,520 | $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
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 75 | $16,591 | $18,060 | $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-Cleveland is a private for-profit trade school located in Twinsburg, Ohio, a large suburb. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants. The campus focuses on a single program family, cosmetology schools, with 75 recent completers among an undergraduate enrollment of 181.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 61.8%, which is below the Ohio state average of 68.8%. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,833, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $31,064. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $31,576, and 66.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of low-income students. No other outcome or cost figures beyond these are reported for this campus in federal data.
Because this campus offers a single, focused cosmetology program rather than a range of associate or short-term certificates, it may suit students committed to a specific path in beauty services, including adult career-changers, though program length itself is not reported for this campus in federal data. Anyone considering enrollment should verify current accreditation status directly with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review the school's full data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before applying.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers cosmetology programs, with 75 recent program completers reported in federal data. It is the school's only listed program family.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, 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 use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 61.8%, which is below the Ohio state average of 68.8%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $9,833, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $31,064.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $31,576.
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 terms 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 at (330) 963-0119 or visit its website for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?456065.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and schedule flexibility are not reported for this campus in federal data, so career-changers should contact the school directly to discuss fit.
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 Ohio's cosmetology licensing board for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Paul Mitchell the School-Cleveland at (330) 963-0119 or via its website, https://paulmitchell.edu/cleveland.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby cosmetology schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard for side-by-side comparisons.
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.