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Paul Mitchell the School-New Orleans
Metairie, Louisiana · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 3321 Hessmer Avenue, 2nd Floor, Metairie, LA 70002 · Phone: (833) 456-8376 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Paul Mitchell the School-New Orleans is a private for-profit trade school in Metairie, LA offering cosmetology and esthetician programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 76.5% completion rate versus a 59.2% state average, with median graduate debt of $9,833 and median earnings of $25,699 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance is $30,886, federal financial aid is accepted here, and 62.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $21,590 | $26,030 | $29,530 |
| Skincare specialists | $20,340 | $36,890 | $47,880 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Louisiana (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 | 73 | $15,474 | $15,806 | $12,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 30 | $15,474 | $15,806 | $12,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | $15,474 | $15,806 | $12,500 |
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-New Orleans is a private for-profit trade school located in Metairie, Louisiana. 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 primarily trains students in cosmetology and esthetics, with cosmetology schools (76 completers) and esthetician schools (30 completers) making up its top programs among 185 undergraduates enrolled.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 76.5%, which is above the Louisiana state average of 59.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,833, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $25,699. Annual cost of attendance is $30,886, and 62.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of financially need-based enrollment. Program length in years or months is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus may suit students seeking focused, hands-on training in cosmetology or esthetics rather than a multi-year associate degree, though whether it fits adult career-changers specifically is not detailed in the data provided. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and program-level completion, debt, and earnings figures directly through the NACCAS accreditor listing and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling, since costs and outcomes can change from year to year and are only reported at aggregate levels here.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers cosmetology and esthetician programs, with cosmetology schools (76 completers) and esthetician schools (30 completers) as its top programs, across 3 total programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it 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 programs, so students may 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 76.5%, which is above the Louisiana state average of 59.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $9,833, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $25,699.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $30,886.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can mean different cost structures and outcome patterns than public or non-profit institutions; prospective students should review its Scorecard data closely.
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 (833) 456-8376 or visit its website for schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through NACCAS and review official outcomes data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?468893.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program length or scheduling flexibility, so fit for adult career-changers is not reported in federal data; contact the school to ask about scheduling options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in federal data; contact the school or Louisiana's cosmetology licensing board for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (833) 456-8376 or through its website at https://paulmitchell.edu/neworleans.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard to compare completion, debt, and earnings figures across schools.
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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.