Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2025 tuition & fees of the largest programs at Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa with program length and completion time.
2025 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $10,765$2,639600 Contact Hours5 Months $9,978
2Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $14,100$2,5691000 Contact Hours10 Months $16,042
3Barbering/Barber $14,100$2,4801000 Contact Hours10 Months $14,546

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 Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist program which is the largest program at Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa.

2025 Living Costs

The 2025 average living costs is $13,199 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesahas decreased by 0.95% 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-Costa Mesa.
Living Costs Trends
Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa 2025 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2021$21,489$10,465
2022$23,000$8,763
2023$9,000$3,699
2024$7,394$6,557
2025$7,128$6,071
Living Costs Trends Chart