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Paul Mitchell the School-Raleigh
Raleigh, North Carolina · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 8551 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27612 · Phone: (919) 789-4500 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Paul Mitchell the School-Raleigh is a private for-profit trade school in Raleigh, North Carolina offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 14.3% completion rate versus a 47.8% state average, and median graduate debt is $10,500. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Paul Mitchell the School-Raleigh is $23,406, and federal financial aid can be used here since the school participates in Title IV programs. About 60.5% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $26,880 | $38,410 | $48,300 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in North Carolina (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 | 75 | $22,060 | $22,554 | $11,175 |
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-Raleigh is a private for-profit trade school located in Raleigh, North Carolina. 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 campus focuses on a single program family, cosmetology, with its cosmetology schools program accounting for 75 completers.
Looking at the numbers reported to the U.S. Department of Education: the completion rate here is 14.3%, well below the North Carolina state average of 47.8%. Median debt for graduates who took out loans is $10,500. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $23,406, and 60.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of the student body qualifies for federal need-based aid.
This school suits students specifically seeking a focused cosmetology credential rather than a broad range of trade options, since only one program family is offered. Given the below-average completion rate, prospective students—including adult career changers—should ask the school directly about program length, scheduling, and support services before enrolling. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome data yourself, check with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and consult the College Scorecard listing for this campus.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers one program family: cosmetology schools, with 75 completers reported. No other program families are listed for this campus.
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. About 60.5% 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 reported is 14.3%, which is below the North Carolina state average of 47.8%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is $10,500, according to 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 any updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $23,406.
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, financial aid packaging, and accreditation oversight 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 directly at (919) 789-4500 or via its website for schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review federal outcome data on the 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 format needed to assess fit for career changers; contact the school directly to ask about scheduling options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school or North Carolina's cosmetology licensing board for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Paul Mitchell the School-Raleigh at (919) 789-4500 or visit https://paulmitchell.edu/raleigh for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This data set does not include comparative information on other nearby cosmetology schools; check the College Scorecard for side-by-side data on other institutions.
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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.