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Paul Mitchell the School-Pasadena
Pasadena, California · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 825 E Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101 · Phone: (626) 284-2863 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Apr 2024 · Monitoring · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Paul Mitchell the School-Pasadena is a private for-profit trade school in Pasadena, CA offering cosmetology, esthetician, and barber programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 37.5% completion rate versus a 64.2% state average, with median graduate debt of $6,333 and median earnings of $25,845 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Paul Mitchell the School-Pasadena is $31,818, federal financial aid can be used here, and 42.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $35,360 | $38,660 | $49,030 |
| Skincare specialists | $34,650 | $38,770 | $54,110 |
| Barbers | $35,900 | $38,380 | $44,790 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in California (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 | $18,001 | $18,987 | $10,556 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 69 | $18,001 | $18,987 | $10,556 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 21 | $18,001 | $18,987 | $10,556 |
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-Pasadena is a private for-profit trade school located in Pasadena, California. 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 school's top programs are cosmetology (73 completers), esthetician training (69 completers), and barber programs (21 completers), covering three program families in total.
According to federal data, the completion rate at this campus is 37.5%, which is below the state average of 64.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $6,333, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $25,845. The annual cost of attendance is $31,818, and 42.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income students attending this campus.
This school may suit students interested in short, hands-on programs in cosmetology, esthetics, or barbering rather than multi-year associate degrees, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Because the completion rate is below the state average and earnings outcomes are modest relative to cost, prospective students should verify current details directly with the school and review the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling. Contact information and the Scorecard link are provided for further research.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers cosmetology, esthetician, and barber programs, with cosmetology (73 completers) and esthetician training (69 completers) being the largest.
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, so students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 37.5%, which is below the state average of 64.2%, according to federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $6,333, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $25,845, per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is reported as $31,818.
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 levels and the availability of certain aid or loan repayment options compared to public institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (626) 284-2863 or visit its website for specifics.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through NACCAS and review official 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 listed programs (cosmetology, esthetics, barbering) are hands-on trade fields, but specific fit for career changers, such as schedule flexibility, is not reported for this campus in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for cosmetology, esthetics, or barbering are set by the state of California and are not detailed in this campus's federal data; contact the school for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school at (626) 284-2863 or through its website, https://paulmitchell.edu/pasadena.
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; you can compare using the College Scorecard database directly.
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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.