Paul Mitchell the School-Chicago
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. 63% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Paul Mitchell the School-Chicago is a private for-profit institution located in Chicago, Illinois with approximately 145 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $16,064 per year.
Worth considering if you're serious about a cosmetology career and want to keep debt manageable — the median graduate leaves with just $9,500 in debt, which is relatively low for a vocational program. The small enrollment of 145 students suggests a tight-knit, hands-on environment, and the $16,064 average annual net price is reasonable for Chicago. That said, as a for-profit school, it's worth researching graduate employment rates and actual starting salaries before enrolling, since earnings in cosmetology can be modest and you'll want to confirm the credential opens the doors you're expecting.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (145 undergraduates).
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