Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2025 tuition & fees of the largest programs at Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia with program length and completion time.
2025 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $18,575$2,9941500 Contact Hours11 Months $16,042
2Barbering/Barber $18,575$2,7901500 Contact Hours11 Months $14,546
3Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $9,575$1,977600 Contact Hours5 Months $9,978
4Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor $5,600$658750 Contact Hours6 Months $7,334
5Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist $3,000$1,075300 Contact Hours3 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-Columbia.

2025 Living Costs

The 2025 average living costs is $31,853 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at Paul Mitchell the School-Columbiahas increased by 5.04% 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-Columbia.
Living Costs Trends
Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia 2025 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2021$13,825$7,654
2022$14,663$4,461
2023$15,373$7,332
2024$16,071$14,255
2025$16,878$14,975
Living Costs Trends Chart