Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia is Cosmetology/Cosmetologist and the 2024 tuition and fees is $17,600. Its tuition is lower 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 5 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia.
Tuition & Completion Time for 5 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $17,600$2,7451,500 Hours11 Months $16,042
2Barbering/Barber $17,600$2,5791,500 Hours11 Months $14,546
4Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist $3,100$1,350300 Hours3 Months $5,356
5Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor $5,600$615750 Hours6 Months $7,334

Important Academic Statistics

Total 236 students attended Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 8 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 4 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 15 (full-time) and 8 (part-time).
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population236
Number of Faculty12
Student to Faculty Ratio16 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia is $17,600 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition planstuition guarantee, including tuition guarantee.
74% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,113 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$17,600
Books & Supplies$2,745
Off-Campus Room & Board$16,071
Off-Campus Expenses$14,255
Average Financial Amount$5,113

Offered Certificate Programs

Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia offers 4 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, 81 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 Certificate200
2 Years Certificate2081
Total4081

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 81 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 81 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 0 completers
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist0
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor0
Total0
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 81 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist61
Barbering/Barber20
Total81

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 236 students have enrolled into Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia. By gender, 43 male and 193 female students are attending the school.
There are 103 White (43.64%), 113 Black/African American (47.88%), 7 Hispanic (2.97%), 1 Asian (0.42%), and 19 students with other races.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total23643193
American Indian/Native American000
Asian101
Black/African American1133182
Hispanic734
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White103895
Two More1019
Un-Known202
Non-resident Alien000

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