Is Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City worth it?
Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Rapid City, South Dakota (small city). It awarded 54 certificates in 2024, most often in aesthetician and skin care specialist, cosmetology and massage therapy.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$20,758
Median earnings 4 years after
$28,685
Median earnings 10 years after
$29,547
Average net price
$19,694
Completion rate
88%
Completions (2024)
54
Years to pay back
2.7 years
Students (undergrad)
66
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $18,561 | $29,257 | 47 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate certificate | $27,821 | $25,911 | 26 |
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 | 20 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 17 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 11 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 6 |
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Sources: federal figures for Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for South Dakota. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page