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Paul Mitchell the School-St. George

Saint George, Utah · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:

Cosmetology schoolsNail technician schoolsBarber schools
73%completion rate · Utah avg 77%
$10,556median debt of graduates
not reportedmedian earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$38,043median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$19,875annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (Accredited)
Address: 1487 S Silicon Way Ste #A3, Saint George, UT 84770 · Phone: (435) 673-5233 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Paul Mitchell the School-St. George is a private for-profit trade school in Saint George, Utah, offering cosmetology, nail technician, and barber programs, accredited by NACCAS.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 72.5% completion rate versus a 77.4% state average, with median graduate debt of $10,556 and median earnings of $38,043 ten years after entry.

Annual cost of attendance at Paul Mitchell the School-St. George is $19,875, federal financial aid can be used here, and 37.7% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Paul Mitchell the Sch… Paul Mitchell the Sch…: 72.5% 72.5% Utah average Utah average: 77.4% 77.4% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$21,810$35,140$51,130
Manicurists and pedicurists$20,410$28,820$38,940
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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 45 $17,300 $7,500 not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 39 $17,300 $7,500 not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 9 $17,300 $7,500 not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 1 $17,300 $7,500 not reported

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.

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About this school

Paul Mitchell the School-St. George is a private for-profit trade school located in Saint George, 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 here. The campus awards the majority of its credentials in cosmetology (46), nail technology (39), and barbering (9), across four total programs in the cosmetology, nail-tech, and barber-school families.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 72.5%, which is near the Utah state average of 77.4%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $10,556, and median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $38,043. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $19,875, and 37.7% of students received Pell Grants, an indicator of lower-income enrollment. Any figure not listed here is not reported for this campus in federal data.

With an enrollment of 109 undergraduates and 94 trade completers, this campus operates at a small scale typical of single-location cosmetology arts schools. The program mix — cosmetology, nail tech, and barbering — suggests a fit for students seeking hands-on, licensure-track training rather than a traditional degree path; whether these programs suit adult career-changers specifically is not detailed in the available data. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with NACCAS and review current outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

The school offers cosmetology, nail technician, and barber programs, with cosmetology (46 completers) and nail technician (39 completers) being the largest programs.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, it is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), and its 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.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 72.5%, which is near the Utah state average of 77.4%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $10,556, per federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $38,043.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is listed at $19,875.

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 type of institutional aid available compared to public or non-profit schools.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (435) 673-5233 or via its website for schedule details.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can confirm accreditation with NACCAS and review official outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?421610.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The data does not specify program schedules or adult-learner services, so this fit is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to ask directly.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensure requirements for cosmetology, nail technology, or barbering are not detailed in the available data; check with Utah's state licensing board or the school directly.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach the school by phone at (435) 673-5233 or visit https://paulmitchell.edu/stgeorge for application information.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data on nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard link to look up other cosmetology or barber schools in the area.

Other trade and career schools in Saint George, UT

See all trade and career schools in Utah or search by ZIP code.

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.

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