Paul Mitchell the School-Austin
- Graduation Rate
- 69% B-
- Solid completion rate — most students graduate
- Earnings (10yr)
- $23,721 F
- Below average for college graduates
- Net Price
- $19,002 C-
- Close to the national average
- Enrollment
- 171
Bottom line: A C- overall grade — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges. 5.5× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $5.5 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $5.5 over 20 years — debt pays back in ~under a year. Net gain: $345,137.
What The Data Says
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A C- overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
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Graduate earnings fall 42% below the national college median.
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Every $1 invested returns $5.5 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About Paul Mitchell the School-Austin
Paul Mitchell the School-Austin is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Private for-profit College
- Enrollment
- 171
- Setting
- Urban
- Primary Strengths
- Culinary & Personal Services
Why students choose Paul Mitchell the School-Austin
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
This school does not report a competitive admit rate — most qualified applicants are admitted.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $19,002 a year after grants and scholarships — 11% above the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $23,721 ten years after enrolling — 42% below the typical college, against $7,917 in median debt.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective Paul Mitchell the School-Austin is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Paul Mitchell the School-Austin? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
As a private institution in Austin, Texas, Paul Mitchell the School-Austin enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 69%.
- Retention Rate
- 96%
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 13:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.69
- First-Gen Students
- 34%
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Paul Mitchell the School-Austin? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Paul Mitchell the School-Austin, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $19,002. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $19,067 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $7,917 in federal student loans.
- Avg Net Price
- $19,002
- Median Debt
- $7,917
- Pell Grant Rate
- 46%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 47%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $19,067
- Family Income $48K–$75K
- $17,302
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Students Like You
Tell us a little about yourself to see what students like you have typically experienced at Paul Mitchell the School-Austin — the net price for your income, your admission odds, and the outcomes that follow. These are patterns from federal data, not predictions.
Graduate Outcomes
Is Paul Mitchell the School-Austin Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Paul Mitchell the School-Austin report median earnings of $23,721, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $27,338
- 8 Years
- $24,867
- 10 Years
- $23,721
- Debt-to-Earnings
- 0.33x
Earnings Trajectory
Graduation by Timeframe
How Paul Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
College ROI Calculator
Is Paul Mitchell the School-Austin Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, Paul Mitchell the School-Austin delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $19,002/year ($76,008 total). Graduates earn $23,721 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $421,145 in total earnings — a net gain of $345,137 (5.5× your investment). The median debt is $7,917, which takes less than a year to pay back at typical earnings. With a 69% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $76,008
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $421,145
- Net Return
- $345,137
- ROI Multiple
- 5.5×
- Cost Per Year
- $19,002
- Median Debt
- $7,917
- Debt Payback
- Less than 1 yr
- Graduation Rate
- 69%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Top Programs
The fields Paul Mitchell the School-Austin awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Where federal field-of-study data exists, we show what graduates in that major earned early in their careers. Each links to its degree guide — or see what someone with your income, scores, and major would pay and earn here in the Students Like You simulator.
- Culinary & Personal Services 100% $28,041 early-career
Early-career median earnings by major (typically 1–2 years after completion, bachelor's level where available), in today's dollars (CPI-adjusted). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard field of study. Distinct from the school-wide 10-year median; suppressed for small programs.
Top Careers
Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for Paul Mitchell the School-Austin's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into Paul Mitchell the School-Austin? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
As a private institution in Austin, Texas, Paul Mitchell the School-Austin enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 69%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Paul Mitchell the School-Austin? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Paul Mitchell the School-Austin, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $19,002. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $19,067 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $7,917 in federal student loans.
Is Paul Mitchell the School-Austin Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Paul Mitchell the School-Austin report median earnings of $23,721, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
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