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Paul Mitchell the School-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 8751 US 31 Highway South, Indianapolis, IN 46227 · Phone: (317) 885-0348 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Paul Mitchell the School-Indianapolis is a private for-profit trade school in Indianapolis, Indiana offering cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Paul Mitchell the School-Indianapolis has a 66.7% completion rate, near the state average of 65.5%, with median graduate debt of $9,500 and median earnings of $34,913 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Paul Mitchell the School-Indianapolis is $22,164, federal financial aid including Pell Grants can be used, and 31.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,890 | $32,830 | $44,910 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Indiana (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 | 99 | $21,028 | $19,995 | $9,811 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | $21,028 | $19,995 | $9,811 |
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-Indianapolis is a private for-profit trade school located in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, to help pay for their training. The campus's main program focus is cosmetology, with cosmetology schools accounting for the bulk of its awarded credentials.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 66.7%, which is near the Indiana state average of 65.5%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $9,500, and median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $34,913. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $22,164, and 31.6% of students received a Pell Grant, reflecting the share of the student body with demonstrated financial need. Enrollment in trade programs was reported at 100 completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 178.
This campus may suit students seeking focused, hands-on training in cosmetology rather than a multi-year associate degree path, though specific program lengths are not reported here. Career changers considering a shorter, skills-based route into the beauty and personal-care field may want to review the program details directly with the school. Anyone evaluating this campus should verify current accreditation status with NACCAS and review the latest outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling, since figures can change year to year.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Paul Mitchell the School-Indianapolis offers cosmetology programs, which is its main program family, with cosmetology schools accounting for 100 reported completions.
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, meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants toward tuition.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 66.7%, which is near the Indiana state average of 65.5%, according to federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates who borrowed carried a median debt of $9,500, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $34,913, per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $22,164.
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 (317) 885-0348 or via its website for schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with NACCAS and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?461917.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers focused cosmetology training, which may suit those seeking a career-focused path, though specific scheduling and pacing details for career changers are not reported in this data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for cosmetology are not reported in this data; contact the school or Indiana's cosmetology licensing board for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (317) 885-0348 or visit its website at https://paulmitchell.edu/indianapolis for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby cosmetology schools is not included in this listing; use the College Scorecard link to compare outcomes across institutions.
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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.