Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Paul Mitchell the School-San Diego is Cosmetology/Cosmetologist and the 2025 tuition and fees is $15,575. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Cosmetology/Cosmetologist programs ($16,042). The length of the program is 1,000 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 7 months.
The following table shows the 4 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Paul Mitchell the School-San Diego.
Tuition & Completion Time for 4 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $15,575$3,0961,000 Hours7 Months $16,042
2Barbering/Barber $15,600$2,6961,000 Hours10 Months $14,546
3Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $11,100$2,698600 Hours5 Months $9,978
4Make-Up Artist/Specialist $4,500$2,845245 Hours2 Months $7,960

Important Academic Statistics

Total 225 students attended Paul Mitchell the School-San Diego in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 14 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 6 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 27 (full-time) and 6 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Paul Mitchell the School-San Diego is 99% and the retention rate is 67% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population225
Graduation Rate99%
Number of Faculty20
Student to Faculty Ratio16 to 1

2025 Costs of Attendance

The 2025 tuition & fees of Paul Mitchell the School-San Diego is $15,575 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
44% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $6,047 (exclude student loans).
2025Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$15,575
Books & Supplies$3,096
Off-Campus Room & Board$11,484
Off-Campus Expenses$9,780
Average Financial Amount$6,047

Offered Certificate Programs

Paul Mitchell the School-San Diego offers 4 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, 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, 244 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate101
Less than 1-Year Certificate1095
2 Years Certificate20148
Total40244

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Paul Mitchell the School-San Diego are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 244 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 1 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
  • 95 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 148 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 12-Weeks CertificateLess than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 1 completers
Make-Up Artist/Specialist1
Total1
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 95 completers
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist95
Total95
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 148 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist132
Barbering/Barber16
Total148

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2023-2024, total 225 students have enrolled into Paul Mitchell the School-San Diego. By gender, 36 male and 189 female students are attending the school.
There are 36 White (16.00%), 8 Black/African American (3.56%), 50 Hispanic (22.22%), 7 Asian (3.11%), and 173 students with other races.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total22536189
American Indian/Native American101
Asian734
Black/African American844
Hispanic50941
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander101
White36531
Two More12115106
Un-Known101
Non-resident Alien000

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