Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Paul Mitchell the School-Charleston is Cosmetology/Cosmetologist and the 2024 tuition and fees is $17,575. 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 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 $17,575$2,8211,500 Hours11 Months $16,042
2Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $9,100$2,153600 Hours5 Months $9,978
3Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor $5,600$615750 Hours6 Months $7,334

Important Academic Statistics

Total 284 students attended Paul Mitchell the School-Charleston in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 11 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 2 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 19 (full-time) and 4 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Paul Mitchell the School-Charleston is 50% and the retention rate is 93% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population284
Graduation Rate50%
Number of Faculty13
Student to Faculty Ratio16 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Paul Mitchell the School-Charleston is $17,575 . 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.
70% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,732 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$17,575
Books & Supplies$2,821
Off-Campus Room & Board$16,071
Off-Campus Expenses$14,255
Average Financial Amount$4,732

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, 122 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 Certificate2025
2 Years Certificate1097
Total30122

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Paul Mitchell the School-Charleston are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 122 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 25 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 97 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 25 completers
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist25
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor0
Total25
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 97 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist97
Total97

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 284 students have enrolled into Paul Mitchell the School-Charleston. By gender, 11 male and 273 female students are attending the school.
There are 142 White (50.00%), 108 Black/African American (38.03%), 21 Hispanic (7.39%), 3 Asian (1.06%), and 31 students with other races.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total28411273
American Indian/Native American303
Asian303
Black/African American1082106
Hispanic21219
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White1426136
Two More615
Un-Known101
Non-resident Alien000

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