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Paul Mitchell the School-Fayetteville
Fayetteville, North Carolina · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 505A Cross Creek Mall, Fayetteville, NC 28303 · Phone: (910) 485-6310 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Paul Mitchell the School-Fayetteville is a private for-profit trade school in Fayetteville, NC 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 66.0% completion rate versus a 47.8% state average, with median graduate debt of $11,740 and median earnings of $26,696 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Paul Mitchell the School-Fayetteville is $23,558, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and 68.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (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
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 84 | $17,189 | $16,657 | $10,564 |
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-Fayetteville is a private for-profit trade school located in Fayetteville, NC. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and federal financial aid (Title IV) can be used to attend. The school offers one program family, cosmetology schools, which accounts for its 84 recent completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 149 students.
For students who completed a cosmetology program here, the completion rate is 66.0%, which is above the state average of 47.8%. Median debt for graduates is $11,740, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $26,696, per federal data. The annual cost of attendance is $23,558, and 68.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
This campus suits students interested specifically in cosmetology training in a midsize-city setting, with a single-program focus rather than a broad academic catalog. Because program length details are not reported for this campus in federal data, prospective students should contact the school directly to confirm schedules and program duration. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, check the accreditor listed above and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard entry for this campus. Anyone weighing this school against other options should compare completion rates, debt levels, and earnings using the same Scorecard source, since those figures are reported consistently across schools and allow for direct comparison rather than relying on marketing claims.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers cosmetology school programs, with 84 recent completers reported in federal data. It is a single-program-family campus focused on cosmetology.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, with accreditation status 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-based aid including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 66.0%, which is above the North Carolina state average of 47.8%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $11,740, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $26,696, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $23,558.
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 levels and institutional funding sources compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (910) 485-6310 or visit its website to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review outcome data directly on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?199689.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers a focused, single-program cosmetology track in a midsize city setting, but specific fit for career changers depends on program schedule details not reported in federal data; contact the school to discuss.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for cosmetology are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for details on state licensing exams.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (910) 485-6310 or visit its website at https://paulmitchell.edu/fayetteville.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative rankings against nearby cosmetology schools are not reported in federal data; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across schools 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.