Paul Mitchell the School-Pasadena
- Graduation Rate
- 58% C
- About half of students who start complete their degree
- Earnings (10yr)
- $25,845 F
- Below average for college graduates
- Net Price
- $26,022 D
- 52% more than the typical college
- Enrollment
- 170
Bottom line: A D+ overall grade — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges. 7.5× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $7.5 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $7.5 over 20 years — debt pays back in ~under a year. Net gain: $678,064.
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 37% below the national college median.
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Every $1 invested returns $7.5 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About Paul Mitchell the School-Pasadena
Paul Mitchell the School-Pasadena 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
- 170
- Setting
- Urban
- Primary Strengths
- Culinary & Personal Services
Why students choose Paul Mitchell the School-Pasadena
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 $26,022 a year after grants and scholarships — 52% above the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $25,845 ten years after enrolling — 37% below the typical college, against $6,333 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-Pasadena is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Paul Mitchell the School-Pasadena? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
As a private institution in Pasadena, California, Paul Mitchell the School-Pasadena enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 58%.
- Retention Rate
- 100%
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 19:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.65
- First-Gen Students
- 46%
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-Pasadena? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Paul Mitchell the School-Pasadena, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $26,022. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $26,022 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $6,333 in federal student loans.
- Avg Net Price
- $26,022
- Median Debt
- $6,333
- Pell Grant Rate
- 42%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 35%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $26,022
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-Pasadena — 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-Pasadena Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Paul Mitchell the School-Pasadena report median earnings of $25,845, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $19,106
- 8 Years
- $19,664
- 10 Years
- $25,845
- Debt-to-Earnings
- 0.25x
Earnings Trajectory
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (3)
- 4%
- 100% (3)
- 4%
- 100% (3)
- 4%
- 100% (3)
- 4%
How Paul Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
College ROI Calculator
Is Paul Mitchell the School-Pasadena 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-Pasadena delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $26,022/year ($104,088 total). Graduates earn $25,845 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $782,152 in total earnings — a net gain of $678,064 (7.5× your investment). The median debt is $6,333, which takes less than a year to pay back at typical earnings. With a 58% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $104,088
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $782,152
- Net Return
- $678,064
- ROI Multiple
- 7.5×
- Cost Per Year
- $26,022
- Median Debt
- $6,333
- Debt Payback
- Less than 1 yr
- Graduation Rate
- 58%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Top Programs
The fields Paul Mitchell the School-Pasadena 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% $22,560 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-Pasadena'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-Pasadena? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
As a private institution in Pasadena, California, Paul Mitchell the School-Pasadena enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 58%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Paul Mitchell the School-Pasadena? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Paul Mitchell the School-Pasadena, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $26,022. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $26,022 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $6,333 in federal student loans.
Is Paul Mitchell the School-Pasadena Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Paul Mitchell the School-Pasadena report median earnings of $25,845, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
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