Is Paul Mitchell the School-Chicago worth it?
Paul Mitchell the School-Chicago is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Chicago, Illinois (large city), part of the Paul Mitchell the School system. It awarded 70 certificates in 2024, most often in cosmetology; barbering; and cosmetology, barber nail instructor.
Paul Mitchell the School-Chicago is part of Paul Mitchell the School
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Paul Mitchell the School-Chicago
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$18,585
Median earnings 4 years after
$32,912
Median earnings 10 years after
$27,652
Average net price
$23,324
Completion rate
60%
Completions (2024)
70
Years to pay back
2.8 years
Students (undergrad)
160
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $18,073 | $32,777 | 213 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 70 |
| Barbering/Barber | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 0 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 0 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for Paul Mitchell the School-Chicago. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Illinois. Counts under 10 are not published.
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