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Paul Mitchell the School-Houston
Houston, Texas · Private for-profit
Address: 10516 Katy Fwy, Suite A, Houston, TX 77043 · Phone: (713) 465-6300 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Feb 2026 · Monitoring · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Paul Mitchell the School-Houston is a private for-profit trade school in Houston, Texas offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Paul Mitchell the School-Houston has an 81.0% completion rate, above the Texas state average of 63.5%, with median graduate debt of $11,336 and median earnings of $27,384 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Paul Mitchell the School-Houston is $31,213, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 53.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,580 | $30,680 | $47,180 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Texas (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 | 201 | $17,700 | $20,206 | $13,250 |
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.
About this school
Paul Mitchell the School-Houston is a private for-profit trade school located in Houston, Texas. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, since the school participates in Title IV federal aid programs. The campus focuses almost entirely on one field, cosmetology, with its cosmetology program accounting for 201 of its recorded completers.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 81.0%, which is above the Texas state average of 63.5% for similar programs. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $11,336. Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are reported at $27,384. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $31,213, and 53.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus is built around a single, focused cosmetology program rather than multiple degree tracks, which may suit students seeking a direct path into the beauty and personal-care trades, including adult learners changing careers, though specific program length and schedule details are 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 official federal outcome figures on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before making a decision.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers cosmetology programs, which account for all 201 of its recorded program completers.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, with a status of Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal 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 81.0%, which is above the Texas state average of 63.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $11,336, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are $27,384, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $31,213.
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 the availability of certain institutional aid 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 (713) 465-6300 or visit its website for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation with 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/?249238.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's single-program cosmetology focus may suit those pursuing a direct trade path, though specific fit for career changers is not detailed in federal data; contact the school to discuss your situation.
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 directly to learn about state cosmetology licensing requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (713) 465-6300 or visit https://paulmitchell.edu/houston for application information.
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; the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?249238 can be used to compare schools directly.
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.