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Paul Mitchell the School-Roanoke
Roanoke, Virginia · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 658 Brandon Ave SW Ste 210, Roanoke, VA 24015 · Phone: (540) 343-0153 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Paul Mitchell the School-Roanoke is a private for-profit trade school in Roanoke, Virginia offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 59.4% completion rate versus a 57.1% state average, with median graduate debt of $9,833 and median earnings of $19,217 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Paul Mitchell the School-Roanoke is $25,572, and federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, with 68.3% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists (U.S.) | $27,040 | $35,790 | $48,830 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Virginia (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 | $18,726 | $15,552 | $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-Roanoke is a private for-profit trade school located in Roanoke, Virginia, a small city setting. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and federal financial aid through Title IV programs (including FAFSA and Pell Grants) can be used here. The campus's primary program family is cosmetology schools, with cosmetology training as its top program, awarding 41 completions in the reported period out of an undergraduate enrollment of 169 students.
According to federal data, the completion rate at this campus is 59.4%, which is near the state average of 57.1% for similar programs. Graduates who took on debt carried a median of $9,833, and median earnings 10 years after entry were reported at $19,217. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $25,572, and 68.3% of students received Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income students enrolled.
This campus may suit students seeking focused, hands-on training in cosmetology rather than a broad associate-degree pathway; program length and schedule details are not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students should contact the school directly to confirm. Career changers considering this path should independently verify accreditation status and outcome figures using the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and by contacting the school directly, since federal reporting does not include placement rates or licensing pass rates.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers cosmetology school programs, its only reported program family, with 41 program completions recorded in federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, 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 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 59.4%, which is near the state average of 57.1% for comparable programs, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $9,833, according to federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $19,217.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $25,572.
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 pricing and financial aid terms 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 (540) 343-0153 or visit its website to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review outcome data directly on the College Scorecard at the provided link.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Federal data does not specify program schedules or adult-learner accommodations, so career changers should contact the school directly to confirm fit.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for details on cosmetology licensing in Virginia.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (540) 343-0153 or visit https://paulmitchell.edu/roanoke for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Federal data for this listing does not include comparative rankings with nearby schools; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?231280 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.