Paul Mitchell the School-East Bay
- Graduation Rate
- 72% B
- Solid completion rate — most students graduate
- Earnings (10yr)
- $29,418 D
- Below average for college graduates
- Net Price
- $30,680 F
- 79% more than the typical college
- Enrollment
- 184
Bottom line: A D+ overall grade — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges. 6.6× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $6.6 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $6.6 over 20 years — debt pays back in ~under a year. Net gain: $681,537.
What The Data Says
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A D+ overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
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Graduate earnings fall 28% below the national college median.
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Every $1 invested returns $6.6 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About Paul Mitchell the School-East Bay
Paul Mitchell the School-East Bay 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
- 184
- Setting
- Suburban
- Primary Strengths
- Culinary & Personal Services
Why students choose Paul Mitchell the School-East Bay
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 $30,680 a year after grants and scholarships — 79% above the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $29,418 ten years after enrolling — 28% below the typical college, against $13,083 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-East Bay is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Paul Mitchell the School-East Bay? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
As a private institution in Pleasant Hill, California, Paul Mitchell the School-East Bay enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 72%.
- Retention Rate
- 94%
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 21:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.77
- First-Gen Students
- 50%
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-East Bay? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Paul Mitchell the School-East Bay, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $30,680. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $27,490 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $13,083 in federal student loans.
- Avg Net Price
- $30,680
- Median Debt
- $13,083
- Pell Grant Rate
- 45%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 50%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $27,490
- Family Income $30K–$48K
- $31,157
- Family Income $48K–$75K
- $30,395
- Family Income $110K+
- $33,104
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-East Bay — 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-East Bay Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Paul Mitchell the School-East Bay report median earnings of $29,418, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $23,133
- 8 Years
- $24,216
- 10 Years
- $29,418
- Debt-to-Earnings
- 0.44x
Earnings Trajectory
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (15)
- 17%
- 100% (15)
- 17%
- 100% (15)
- 17%
- 100% (15)
- 17%
How Paul Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.
College ROI Calculator
Is Paul Mitchell the School-East Bay 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-East Bay delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $30,680/year ($122,720 total). Graduates earn $29,418 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $804,257 in total earnings — a net gain of $681,537 (6.6× your investment). The median debt is $13,083, which takes less than a year to pay back at typical earnings. With a 72% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $122,720
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $804,257
- Net Return
- $681,537
- ROI Multiple
- 6.6×
- Cost Per Year
- $30,680
- Median Debt
- $13,083
- Debt Payback
- Less than 1 yr
- Graduation Rate
- 72%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Top Programs
The fields Paul Mitchell the School-East Bay 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% $23,141 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-East Bay'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-East Bay? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
As a private institution in Pleasant Hill, California, Paul Mitchell the School-East Bay enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 72%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Paul Mitchell the School-East Bay? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Paul Mitchell the School-East Bay, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $30,680. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $27,490 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $13,083 in federal student loans.
Is Paul Mitchell the School-East Bay Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Paul Mitchell the School-East Bay report median earnings of $29,418, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
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