Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Paul Mitchell the School-Gastonia is Cosmetology/Cosmetologist and the 2024 tuition and fees is $19,420. 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 2 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Paul Mitchell the School-Gastonia.
Tuition & Completion Time for 2 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $19,420$3,3001,500 Hours11 Months $16,042
2Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor $8,100$4,000800 Hours6 Months $7,334

Important Academic Statistics

Total 272 students attended Paul Mitchell the School-Gastonia in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 15 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 4 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 25 (full-time) and 6 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Paul Mitchell the School-Gastonia is 52% and the retention rate is 75% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population272
Graduation Rate52%
Number of Faculty19
Student to Faculty Ratio17 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Paul Mitchell the School-Gastonia is $19,420 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
64% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,788 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$19,420
Books & Supplies$3,300
Off-Campus Room & Board$16,071
Off-Campus Expenses$14,255
Average Financial Amount$5,788

Offered Certificate Programs

Paul Mitchell the School-Gastonia offers 2 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, 137 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 Certificate101
2 Years Certificate10136
Total20137

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Paul Mitchell the School-Gastonia are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 137 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 1 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 136 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 1 completers
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor1
Total1
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 136 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist136
Total136

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 272 students have enrolled into Paul Mitchell the School-Gastonia. By gender, 11 male and 261 female students are attending the school.
There are 128 White (47.06%), 98 Black/African American (36.03%), 24 Hispanic (8.82%), 2 Asian (0.74%), and 44 students with other races.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total27211261
American Indian/Native American202
Asian202
Black/African American98593
Hispanic24024
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White1286122
Two More15015
Un-Known303
Non-resident Alien000

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