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Paul Mitchell the School-Merrillville
Merrillville, Indiana · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 7990 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410 · Phone: (219) 793-9246 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Paul Mitchell the School-Merrillville is a private for-profit trade school in Merrillville, Indiana offering cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Paul Mitchell the School-Merrillville has an 85.7% completion rate, above Indiana's state average of 65.5%, and graduates carry a median debt of $9,833, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Paul Mitchell the School-Merrillville is $29,420, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 43.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $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 | 66 | $17,652 | $17,095 | $9,833 |
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-Merrillville is a private for-profit trade school located in Merrillville, Indiana, a large suburb. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid (Title IV funds), including FAFSA and Pell Grants. The campus focuses on a single program family, cosmetology, with its cosmetology program having graduated 66 students out of an undergraduate enrollment of 107.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 85.7%, which is above the Indiana state average of 65.5%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $9,833. Median earnings 10 years after entry is not reported for this campus in federal data. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $29,420, and 43.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of students from lower-income backgrounds.
This campus may suit students seeking a focused, single-track cosmetology program rather than a multi-program associate-degree environment. Whether it fits an adult career-changer depends on schedule and program length details not included in this data set; prospective students should contact the school directly to confirm program length, class schedule, and licensing requirements. To verify accreditation status and outcome figures independently, check the accreditor listed above and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers cosmetology programs, with 66 students completing the cosmetology program according to the data provided.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it 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, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 85.7%, which is above the Indiana state average of 65.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $9,833, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard link for updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $29,420, 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, which can affect tuition costs and how financial aid and outcomes are reported 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 the data provided; contact the school at (219) 793-9246 or visit its website to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and check outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at the provided link.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program length or schedule flexibility, so this cannot be confirmed; contact the school directly to ask about options for career changers.
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 or check Indiana's cosmetology licensing board for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can call (219) 793-9246 or visit https://paulmitchell.edu/merrillville for contact and application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This data does not include comparisons with other schools; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and debt across nearby cosmetology programs.
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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.