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Paul Mitchell the School-Sacramento
Sacramento, California · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 2100 Arden Way Ste 265, Sacramento, CA 95825 · Phone: (916) 646-3523 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Paul Mitchell the School-Sacramento is a private for-profit trade school in Sacramento, California offering esthetician, cosmetology, and barber programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Paul Mitchell the School-Sacramento has a 78.5% completion rate versus a 64.2% state average, with median graduate debt of $6,333 and median earnings of $30,336 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Paul Mitchell the School-Sacramento is $19,402, federal financial aid can be used here since the school participates in Title IV, and 54.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $34,650 | $38,770 | $54,110 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $35,360 | $38,660 | $49,030 |
| 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, 300–899 hours | 235 | $21,946 | $18,287 | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 114 | $21,946 | $18,287 | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 40 | $21,946 | $18,287 | $6,333 |
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-Sacramento is a private for-profit trade school located in Sacramento, California, in a large suburb setting. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and federal financial aid through Title IV programs can be used here. The campus's most-awarded programs are esthetician schools, cosmetology schools, and barber schools, with esthetician programs making up the largest share of the 389 completers reported.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 78.5%, above the California state average of 64.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $6,333, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $30,336. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $19,402, and 54.1% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
This campus centers on cosmetology-field trades — esthetics, cosmetology, and barbering — programs generally structured as shorter, hands-on training rather than multi-year associate degrees, which may suit adults changing careers into personal-care services. Because program length details beyond enrollment counts are not reported for this campus in federal data, prospective students should confirm specific schedules and licensing requirements directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and review the full federal outcomes record, check with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Paul Mitchell the School-Sacramento offers esthetician schools, cosmetology schools, and barber schools, with esthetician programs enrolling the most students (235).
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 campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, and 54.1% 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 78.5%, which is above the California state average of 64.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $6,333, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $30,336.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $19,402.
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 structure and financial aid terms compared to public or non-profit institutions; prospective students should review costs carefully.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (916) 646-3523 or visit its website to confirm program duration.
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 via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?455761.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The cosmetology-field programs offered here are generally shorter, hands-on trade programs rather than multi-year degrees, which may suit adults seeking a career change, though specific schedule details are not reported in federal data.
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 to learn about state licensing needed for esthetics, cosmetology, or barbering in California.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Paul Mitchell the School-Sacramento at (916) 646-3523 or through its website, https://paulmitchell.edu/sacramento/.
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; check the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across schools 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.