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Paul Mitchell the School-Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 3419 Plaza Avenue, Memphis, TN 38111 · Phone: (901) 377-1701 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Feb 2026 · Monitoring · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences; Nov 2023 · Renewal of Accreditation.
Paul Mitchell the School-Memphis is a private for-profit trade school in Memphis, TN 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 59.1% completion rate versus a 64.3% state average, with median graduate debt of $9,833 and median earnings of $25,306 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Paul Mitchell the School-Memphis is $24,047, and federal financial aid, including Pell Grants used by 65.2% of students, can be applied here.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $25,700 | $31,310 | $39,990 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Tennessee (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 | 112 | $17,810 | $16,028 | $10,612 |
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-Memphis is a private for-profit trade school located in Memphis, Tennessee. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid (Title IV) to help pay for their education. The campus focuses on a single program family, cosmetology, and most of its 112 program completers finished cosmetology training.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 59.1%, which is below the Tennessee state average of 64.3%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $9,833, and median earnings ten years after entering the program were $25,306. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $24,047, and 65.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of low-income enrollment.
This campus is a single-program cosmetology school, so it likely suits students specifically seeking cosmetology licensure rather than a broader trade-training menu. Whether the program length and schedule fit an adult career-changer is not reported for this campus in federal data; prospective students should contact the school directly to confirm scheduling and program duration. To verify accreditation status and check the latest federal outcome figures, consult the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard directly.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers cosmetology programs, with 112 students completing this program according to federal data. It is the only program family reported for this location.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school 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. Additionally, 65.2% of students here receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 59.1%, which is below the Tennessee state average of 64.3%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $9,833, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $25,306, per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $24,047, according to federal data.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school. For-profit status can affect tuition levels, ownership incentives, and eligibility rules for certain aid programs, though this campus does participate in Title IV aid.
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 (901) 377-1701 or visit https://paulmitchell.edu/memphis for details.
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 official outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?456029.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Fit for adult career-changers is not reported for this campus in federal data, since program length and schedule details are not provided; contact the school to discuss options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; check with the school or Tennessee's cosmetology licensing board for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school at (901) 377-1701 or visit https://paulmitchell.edu/memphis for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?456029 to compare similar programs in the area.
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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.