Is Paul Mitchell the School-Albuquerque worth it?
Paul Mitchell the School-Albuquerque is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Albuquerque, New Mexico (large city). It awarded 88 certificates in 2024, most often in aesthetician and skin care specialist, cosmetology and barbering.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$16,151
Median earnings 4 years after
$31,032
Median earnings 10 years after
$33,273
Average net price
$15,634
Completion rate
78%
Completions (2024)
88
Years to pay back
2.0 years
Students (undergrad)
119
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $16,872 | $31,385 | 127 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 56 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 16 |
| Barbering/Barber | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 13 |
| Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 2 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 1 |
| Barbering/Barber | Certificate under 12 weeks | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for Paul Mitchell the School-Albuquerque. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New Mexico. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page