Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2024 tuition & fees of the largest programs at Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia with program length and completion time.
2024 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $17,600$2,7451500 Contact Hours11 Months $16,042
2Barbering/Barber $17,600$2,5791500 Contact Hours11 Months $14,546
3Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $9,100$2,113600 Contact Hours5 Months $9,978
4Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist $3,100$1,350300 Contact Hours3 Months $5,356
5Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor $5,600$615750 Contact Hours6 Months $7,334

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-Columbia.

2024 Living Costs

The 2024 average living costs is $30,326 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at Paul Mitchell the School-Columbiahas increased by 33.57% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia.
Living Costs Trends
Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia 2024 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2020$17,712$8,208
2021$13,825$7,654
2022$14,663$4,461
2023$15,373$7,332
2024$16,071$14,255
Living Costs Trends Chart