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Paul Mitchell the School-Tysons Corner

McLean, Virginia · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:

Cosmetology schools
not reportedcompletion rate · Virginia avg 57%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
not reportedmedian earnings, 6 yrs after entry
not reportedmedian earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: not found in the federal accreditation database (Not found in DAPIP)
Address: 8041-L Tysons Corner Ctr, McLean, VA 22102 · Phone: (703) 288-0008 · 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-Tysons Corner is a private for-profit trade school in McLean, VA offering cosmetology programs.

Federal outcome data such as completion rate, graduate debt, and earnings is not reported for this campus, though the Virginia state average completion rate for similar programs is 57.1%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Cost is not reported in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. This school participates in Title IV federal financial aid, but the share of students receiving Pell Grants is not reported for this campus.

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 66 $19,777 $21,257 $12,389

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-Tysons Corner is a private for-profit trade school located in McLean, Virginia, a large suburb near the Tysons Corner area. The campus participates in federal student aid programs (Title IV), meaning eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid to help pay for enrollment. Its accreditation status was not found in the federal DAPIP database, so prospective students should confirm current accreditation directly with the school. The school offers one program family: cosmetology, with cosmetology being its top program area, having graduated 66 completers.

Federal completion rate data for this specific campus was not reported, though the statewide average completion rate for similar programs in Virginia is 57.1%. How this campus compares to that state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt of graduates, median earnings 10 years after entry, annual cost of attendance, and the share of students receiving Pell Grants are also not reported for this campus in federal data.

This school may suit students seeking focused, hands-on training in cosmetology, though specific program lengths are not detailed here. Because program duration and structure information is limited, adults considering a career change should contact the school directly to ask about scheduling and class length. To verify accreditation status and review any available federal outcome data, prospective students can check the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard or contact the school directly using the information below.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

This campus offers one program family: cosmetology schools. Cosmetology is listed as its top program, with 66 students completing the program according to federal data.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

This school's accreditation status was not found in the federal DAPIP database. Contact the school directly at (703) 288-0008 or visit its website to confirm current accreditation.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, meaning eligible students can apply for FAFSA-based aid.

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

The completion rate for this specific campus is not reported in federal data. The Virginia state average completion rate for similar programs is 57.1%, but a direct comparison for this campus is not reported.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Check the College Scorecard link or contact the school for more information.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (703) 288-0008 for current tuition rates.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

This is a private for-profit school, which typically means it is owned and operated for profit rather than by a public institution or nonprofit organization. This can affect tuition costs and institutional funding sources.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported in the available data. Contact the school directly to ask about the duration of its cosmetology program.

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

You can review federal outcome data for this school on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?449995. For accreditation details, contact the school directly since it was not found in the DAPIP database.

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

Licensing requirements for cosmetology graduates are not detailed in the available data. Contact the school or Virginia's cosmetology licensing board for specific requirements.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can contact Paul Mitchell the School-Tysons Corner at (703) 288-0008 or visit https://paulmitchell.edu/tysonscorner for application information.

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

Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in the available federal data. Use the College Scorecard link to research other schools offering cosmetology programs in the area.

Nearby trade and career schools in Virginia

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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.

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