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Paul Mitchell the School-St Louis
St. Louis, Missouri · Private for-profit career school
Address: 30 Maryland Plaza Suite 200, St. Louis, MO 63108 · Phone: (314) 361-8200 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Paul Mitchell the School-St Louis is a private for-profit trade school in St. Louis, MO 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 59.2% completion rate versus a 69.3% state average, with median graduate debt of $9,833 and median earnings of $33,132 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance is reported at $29,535, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here, and 48.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $28,600 | $30,750 | $38,130 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Missouri (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 | 95 | $20,701 | $21,156 | $9,833 |
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-St Louis is a private for-profit trade school located in St. Louis, Missouri. 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 focuses on a single program family, cosmetology, with 95 completers recorded in federal data out of an undergraduate enrollment of 214.
According to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the completion rate here is 59.2%, which is below the Missouri state average of 69.3%. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,833, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $33,132. The annual cost of attendance is reported at $29,535, and 48.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income enrollment. Placement rates are not reported for this campus in federal data.
This school may suit students interested specifically in cosmetology training rather than a broad range of trades, including adult learners considering a career change, though program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Because it is a for-profit institution, prospective students should weigh cost against reported earnings and debt outcomes carefully. To verify accreditation status, review the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences directly, and consult the College Scorecard link for the most current federal data before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers cosmetology programs, with 95 completers reported in federal data. It does not report other program families.
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 financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 59.2%, which is below the Missouri state average of 69.3%, per the College Scorecard.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is reported as $9,833, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported as $33,132, per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $29,535.
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 costs and financial aid eligibility compared with 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 (314) 361-8200 or visit its website for 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 at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?461421.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers a focused cosmetology program that may suit career changers, though specific scheduling and program length details are not reported in federal data; 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 or Missouri's cosmetology licensing board for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (314) 361-8200 or visit its website at https://paulmitchell.edu/stlouis to apply.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard to compare completion, debt, and earnings figures across institutions.
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.