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Cosmetology program at Paul Mitchell the School-San Diego
San Diego, CA · Private for-profit less-than-2-year · (619) 398-1590 · School website
The program in figures
- Tuition and fees, whole programIPEDS 2024-25, certificate (under 12 weeks)
- $4,500
- Books and suppliesIPEDS 2024-25
- $2,845
- Listed cost
- $7,345
- LengthIPEDS
- 245 clock hours, 2 months
- CompletionsIPEDS 2023-24, all levels
- 133
- Graduates' earningsCollege Scorecard reports Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services as one group at this school
- Not shown for this program alone
- National median, same field, 4 years afterCollege Scorecard, all schools
- $26,307
- Typical pay for hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologistsBLS OEWS May 2025, San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
- $37,290
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About this program
Paul Mitchell the School-San Diego awarded 133 cosmetology credentials in 2023-24 (IPEDS), its largest career program of 3 we list. Its listed tuition of $4,500 compares with a California median wage of $38,660 for hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists (BLS, May 2025).
| Award | CIP | Completions | Length | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 12.0406 Make-Up Artist/Specialist | 1 | 245 clock hours, 2 months | $4,500 |
| Certificate (1 to under 2 years) | 12.0401 Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | 132 | 1,000 clock hours, 7 months | $15,575 |
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