How many students received Pell Grants?

Sixty-five point two percent of students received Pell Grants.

What are the typical earnings for the cosmetology program?

For the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program, median earnings two years after completion are $16,028.

What is the school's completion rate?

The school reports a completion rate of 60%.

Is this school public or private?

This is a private for-profit school.

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Paul Mitchell the School-Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 216 students · CosmetologyBarbering

Avg net price / yr

$18,186

cheaper than 34% of comparable schools

Completion rate

60%

Median debt at completion

$9,833

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$25,306

earns ~$1,391.5 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Paul Mitchell the School-Memphis is a private for-profit school in Memphis, TN that mainly awards certificates. With 216 students, it serves those seeking training in cosmetology and related personal grooming services. The school reports an average annual net price of $18,186 after financial aid.

What to know

Sixty-five point two percent of students receive Pell Grants, which helps offset the cost. The median student debt at completion is $9,833, while the average annual net price is $18,186. Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $25,306.

Net price is 27% above the Tennessee median ($14,315) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 11% below the national median ($28,378) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	undergraduate certificate	$16,028

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Questions students ask

How many students received Pell Grants?: Sixty-five point two percent of students received Pell Grants.
What are the typical earnings for the cosmetology program?: For the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program, median earnings two years after completion are $16,028.
What is the school's completion rate?: The school reports a completion rate of 60%.
Is this school public or private?: This is a private for-profit school.
What is the typical student debt compared to the net price?: The median student debt at completion is $9,833, while the average annual net price is $18,186.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 456029. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.