Is Paul Mitchell the School-Richland worth it?
Paul Mitchell the School-Richland is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Richland, Washington (small city), part of the Paul Mitchell the School system. It awarded 210 certificates in 2024, most often in cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care specialist and nail technician manicurist.
Paul Mitchell the School-Richland 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-Richland
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$20,637
Median earnings 4 years after
$29,736
Median earnings 10 years after
$27,407
Average net price
$26,617
Completion rate
74%
Completions (2024)
210
Years to pay back
3.6 years
Students (undergrad)
256
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $20,689 | $30,300 | 404 |
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 | 72 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 60 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 45 |
| Barbering/Barber | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 28 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 5 |
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Sources: federal figures for Paul Mitchell the School-Richland. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Washington. Counts under 10 are not published.
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