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Paul Mitchell the School-NYC
Staten Island, New York · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 187 New Dorp Lane, Staten Island, NY 10306 · Phone: (718) 979-9001 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Paul Mitchell the School-NYC is a private for-profit trade school in Staten Island, New York, offering cosmetology and esthetician programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has an 83.8% completion rate versus a 64.0% state average, with median graduate debt of $7,614 and median earnings of $32,002 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Paul Mitchell the School-NYC is $28,772, federal financial aid can be used here, and 31.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $33,960 | $35,760 | $58,320 |
| Skincare specialists | $33,510 | $42,910 | $63,280 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New York (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 | 44 | $12,203 | $17,973 | $5,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 8 | $12,203 | $17,973 | $5,500 |
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-NYC is a private for-profit trade school located in Staten Island, New York. 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 focuses on two program families: cosmetology schools, which account for 44 of its awards, and esthetician schools, which account for 8.
Federal data shows this campus has a completion rate of 83.8%, which is above the state average of 64.0%. Graduates carry a median debt of $7,614, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $32,002. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $28,772, and 31.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of low-income enrollment. There were 52 completers among an undergraduate enrollment of 96 in the most recent reporting period.
This campus is best understood as a career-training environment focused on entry-level licensure in cosmetology and esthetics rather than academic degree programs. Program length in months or hours is not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students should contact the school directly to confirm scheduling and program duration. Anyone considering enrollment should verify current accreditation status and outcome figures directly through the College Scorecard and by contacting the school, since federal data updates periodically and details such as course length or specific licensing requirements are not captured here.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers cosmetology programs (44 completers) and esthetician programs (8 completers), per federal program data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), with an accreditation status of "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 83.8%, which is above the New York state average of 64.0%, per the College Scorecard.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
The median debt for graduates is $7,614, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $32,002.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $28,772.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school; for-profit schools may have different cost structures and outcomes than public or non-profit institutions, so comparing federal data across schools is useful.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length in months or clock hours is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (718) 979-9001 or visit paulmitchell.edu/nyc to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation status and review detailed outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?457855.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and scheduling details needed to assess adult career-changer fit are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to discuss options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing requirements after program completion are not reported in federal data; contact the school for details on state licensing for cosmetology or esthetics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Paul Mitchell the School-NYC at (718) 979-9001 or visit https://paulmitchell.edu/nyc for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools offering the same trade programs is not included in this listing; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?457855 to compare campuses.
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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.