How much financial aid do students typically receive?

56.9% of students reported receiving Pell Grants, indicating that financial aid is available for many attendees.

What are the typical earnings for the cosmetology program?

The median earnings two years after completion for the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program are reported at $21,052.

What is the completion rate for this school?

The data shows a completion rate of 82.9% for students who enter the program.

How many students are enrolled at this campus?

There are 66 students enrolled at Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City, which means you will be in a very small learning environment.

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Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City

Rapid City, South Dakota · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 66 students · CosmetologyBarberingMassage Therapy

Avg net price / yr

$19,694

cheaper than 27% of comparable schools

Completion rate

82.9%

Median debt at completion

$7,917

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$29,547

earns ~$1,500.3 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City is a private for-profit institution in Rapid City, SD that issues certificates mainly in cosmetology and somatic bodywork. With an average annual net price of $19,694, it serves students who can manage that cost or secure financial aid.

What to know

The school reports a completion rate of 82.9%, which suggests a solid track record for finishing the program. However, the median student debt at completion is $7,917, and typical earnings ten years after entry are reported at $29,547. You must weigh the upfront cost against these long-term earnings figures before enrolling.

Net price is 15% above the South Dakota median ($17,063) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 4% above 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	$21,052
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported

Get paid while you train instead

Registered apprenticeships are an alternative to paying for school — sponsors pay wages from day one. In South Dakota:

1 registered cosmetology apprenticeship program

Questions students ask

How much financial aid do students typically receive?: 56.9% of students reported receiving Pell Grants, indicating that financial aid is available for many attendees.
What are the typical earnings for the cosmetology program?: The median earnings two years after completion for the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program are reported at $21,052.
What is the completion rate for this school?: The data shows a completion rate of 82.9% for students who enter the program.
How many students are enrolled at this campus?: There are 66 students enrolled at Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City, which means you will be in a very small learning environment.
Is this school public or private?: Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City is a private for-profit school.

Other options in South Dakota

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
The Salon Professional Academy	Rapid City	$18,146	79.2%	$23,641
Lake Area Technical College	Watertown	$15,979	72.7%	$45,473
Stewart School	Sioux Falls	$14,221	87%	$31,843

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 219125. 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.