Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Paul Mitchell the School-Charleston is Cosmetology/Cosmetologist and the 2025 tuition and fees is $18,575. Its tuition is higher than the national average of Cosmetology/Cosmetologist programs ($16,042). The length of the program is 1,500 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 11 months.
The following table shows the 3 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Paul Mitchell the School-Charleston.
Tuition & Completion Time for 3 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $18,575$3,0241,500 Hours11 Months $16,042
2Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $9,575$1,989600 Hours5 Months $9,978
3Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor $5,575$670750 Hours7 Months $7,334

Important Academic Statistics

Total 264 students attended Paul Mitchell the School-Charleston in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 11 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 3 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 22 (full-time) and 5 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Paul Mitchell the School-Charleston is 75% and the retention rate is 100% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population264
Graduation Rate75%
Number of Faculty14
Student to Faculty Ratio15 to 1

2025 Costs of Attendance

The 2025 tuition & fees of Paul Mitchell the School-Charleston is $18,575 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
55% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,707 (exclude student loans).
2025Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$18,575
Books & Supplies$3,024
Off-Campus Room & Board$16,878
Off-Campus Expenses$14,975
Average Financial Amount$4,707

Offered Certificate Programs

Paul Mitchell the School-Charleston offers 3 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 205 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1-Year Certificate20119
2 Years Certificate1086
Total30205

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Paul Mitchell the School-Charleston are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 205 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 119 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 86 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 119 completers
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist119
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor0
Total119
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 86 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist86
Total86

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2023-2024, total 264 students have enrolled into Paul Mitchell the School-Charleston. By gender, 3 male and 261 female students are attending the school.
There are 173 White (65.53%), 56 Black/African American (21.21%), 18 Hispanic (6.82%), and 34 students with other races.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total2643261
American Indian/Native American101
Asian000
Black/African American56155
Hispanic18117
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander101
White1731172
Two More11011
Un-Known404
Non-resident Alien000

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