Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2025 tuition & fees of the largest programs at Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City with program length and completion time.
2025 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $16,450$2,9001500 Contact Hours11 Months $16,042
2Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $8,100$3,000600 Contact Hours6 Months $9,978
3Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage $9,500$1,850600 Contact Hours6 Months $12,154
4Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist $5,700$2,200600 Contact Hours6 Months $5,356

Tuition & Fees Trends Chart

The following chart shows the changes of tuition and books & supplies costs over the past 5 years. The cost is for the Cosmetology/Cosmetologist program which is the largest program at Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City.

2025 Living Costs

The 2025 average living costs is $33,100 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid Cityhas increased by 1.12% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City.
Living Costs Trends
Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City 2025 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2021$13,986$7,428
2022$17,275$7,719
2023$20,457$8,998
2024$17,351$15,383
2025$20,490$12,610
Living Costs Trends Chart