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Paul Mitchell the School-Lexington
Lexington, Kentucky · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 3644 Boston Road, Lexington, KY 40514 · Phone: (859) 223-3644 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Paul Mitchell the School-Lexington is a private for-profit trade school in Lexington, Kentucky 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 78.6% completion rate versus a 55.5% state average, with median graduate debt of $9,833 and median earnings of $23,207 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Paul Mitchell the School-Lexington is $28,503, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here, and 50.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $22,580 | $29,840 | $42,220 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Kentucky (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 | 78 | $17,012 | $18,112 | $12,415 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | $17,012 | $18,112 | $12,415 |
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-Lexington is a private for-profit trade school located in Lexington, Kentucky. 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 awards programs primarily in cosmetology schools, with cosmetology accounting for the bulk of its 80 recent completers.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 78.6%, which is above the Kentucky state average of 55.5%. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,833, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $23,207. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $28,503, and 50.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income enrollees. Undergraduate enrollment is 189 students in a large-city setting.
This campus centers on cosmetology training, which typically suits students seeking a hands-on, career-focused credential rather than a traditional multi-year degree; the setting may appeal to career changers, though program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Before enrolling, prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review the school's full outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The school offers cosmetology programs, its top listed program being cosmetology schools with 80 recent completers.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and its 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 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 78.6%, which is above the Kentucky state average of 55.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is reported as $9,833.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $23,207.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed as $28,503.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, meaning it operates for financial gain, which can affect tuition pricing and institutional priorities 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 directly at (859) 223-3644 or via its website for schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review official outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?156426.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The cosmetology program's short, hands-on training format may suit career changers, though specific scheduling and fit details are not reported for this campus in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in federal data; contact the school at (859) 223-3644 or visit https://paulmitchell.edu/lexington for current licensure information.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (859) 223-3644 or through its website at https://paulmitchell.edu/lexington.
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 nearby 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.