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Paul Mitchell the School-Provo
Provo, Utah · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 480 North 900 East, Provo, UT 84606 · Phone: (801) 494-0214 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Paul Mitchell the School-Provo is a private for-profit trade school in Provo, Utah offering cosmetology and barber programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Paul Mitchell the School-Provo has a 71.4% completion rate, below the state average of 77.4%, with median graduate debt of $9,917 and median earnings of $27,407 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Paul Mitchell the School-Provo is $29,666, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and 33.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $21,810 | $35,140 | $51,130 |
| Barbers | $23,890 | $25,370 | $26,810 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Utah (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 | 41 | $18,909 | $17,664 | $9,546 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | $18,909 | $17,664 | $9,546 |
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-Provo is a private for-profit trade school located in Provo, Utah. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used to attend. The campus concentrates on cosmetology and barbering, with cosmetology schools (41 completers) and barber schools (4 completers) representing its top programs.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 71.4%, which is below the state average of 77.4%. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,917, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $27,407. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $29,666, and 33.8% of students receive Pell Grants. Enrollment across the campus totals 147 undergraduates, with 45 trade completers in the reporting period.
This campus, situated in a midsize city, offers programs suited to students seeking focused training in cosmetology or barbering rather than a multi-year associate degree path; whether it fits an adult career-changer depends on program length and schedule details not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current outcome figures before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The campus offers cosmetology schools (41 completers) and barber schools (4 completers), covering two program families total.
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 aid programs, and 33.8% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 71.4%, which is below the Utah state average of 77.4% per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $9,917, according to federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $27,407, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $29,666.
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, aid eligibility, and how outcomes are regulated compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (801) 494-0214 or visit its website for schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review official outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?495411.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program schedule and length details needed to assess career-changer fit are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to ask.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school at (801) 494-0214 or check Utah's cosmetology and barbering licensing board for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Paul Mitchell the School-Provo by phone at (801) 494-0214 or through its website at https://paulmitchell.edu/provo.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby cosmetology or barber schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare institutions 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.