Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City
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. 57% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City is a private for-profit institution located in Rapid City, South Dakota with approximately 66 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $19,694 per year. Typical graduates earn $21,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the median debt at graduation is a manageable $7,083, but graduates earn a median of just $21,300 ten years out — barely above the annual net price of $21,014, which means you'd be paying nearly a full year's salary just to attend. This is a small, focused program best suited for someone truly passionate about a cosmetology career and already living in or near Rapid City, where lower regional costs of living make those earnings stretch further. Go in with realistic expectations about income potential, and make sure financial aid brings your actual cost well below that sticker price before committing.
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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 (66 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City
333 Omaha St. Suite 6 & 7
Rapid City, SD 57701
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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