Is Paul Mitchell the School-Reno worth it?
Paul Mitchell the School-Reno is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Reno, Nevada (large city), part of the Paul Mitchell the School system. It awarded 133 certificates in 2024, most often in cosmetology; nail technician manicurist; and cosmetology, barber nail instructor.
Paul Mitchell the School-Reno 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-Reno
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$19,386
Median earnings 4 years after
$30,863
Average net price
$27,899
Completion rate
75%
Completions (2024)
133
Years to pay back
3.6 years
Students (undergrad)
161
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $19,523 | $31,110 | 134 |
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 | 83 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 48 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 2 |
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Sources: federal figures for Paul Mitchell the School-Reno. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Nevada. Counts under 10 are not published.
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