Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. a private for-profit school with 347 students.
About This School
Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa is a private for-profit institution located in Costa Mesa, California with approximately 347 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $12,063 per year. Typical graduates earn $27,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the median debt at graduation is a manageable $9,500, but graduates are earning just $27,600 a decade after enrolling, which leaves little financial cushion and raises real questions about long-term return on investment. Worth considering if you're passionate about cosmetology and want a smaller, career-focused program with relatively low borrowing compared to many for-profit schools — but go in with clear eyes about the earning ceiling in this field.
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Cost & Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
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 (347 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa
3309 Hyland Ave., Suite J
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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