Participate in a variety of charities and community activities

FUNraising! Participate in many events such as cut-a-thons to help a wide variety of worthy charities

Learn the latest techniques

Creativity is welcome! Learn the techniques to become a professional hairdresser

Be part of the Paul Mitchell and MTI College family

You're in good hands with the world-famous techniques of the Paul Mitchell system


Cosmetology Program Details

About the Program

Cosmetology ProgramEvery Paul Mitchell School is designed to teach you the skills you’ll need, inspire you to explore your passion and creativity, and help you learn the business that will make your career in the beauty industry fun and rewarding. Prospective employers recognize Paul Mitchell The School's commitment to quality and our reputation for innovation and excellence. Say YES to your future!

Learn more about the Cosmetology program.

Related occupations

Sample occupations for students completing the Cosmetology diploma program:

39-5012.00 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists [O*NET]
39-5091.00 Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance [O*NET]
39-5092.00 Manicurists and Pedicurists [O*NET]
39-5094.00 Skin Care Specialists [O*NET]

The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) provides information about hundreds of regularly-updated occupation descriptions.

For a complete look at occupations related to this program, please review O*NET Online's Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code 12.0401.

On-time graduation rate

Percentage of students who graduate within the published timeframe: 60%

Note: The percentage shown above represents students who graduated from the program on or before the published graduation date. The majority of the remaining students completed the program within the timeframe allowed by the U.S. Department of Education, which is 150% of the normal program length. A student’s graduation date may be delayed by a few days or a few months due to circumstances such as the need to retake a course or the need for a leave of absence to care for an ailing family member.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and Registration: $16,605
Books, Paul Mitchell Kit, and Supplies: $2,685

California License Examination Pass Rates

A written and practical (hands-on) examination is required to become a licensed cosmetologist in California. For the quarter ending 3/31/2012, 100% of MTI College cosmetology students who graduated between January 1 and March 31, 2012 and took their licensing exams, PASSED!

Review MTI's exam pass rates and compare our results to other schools by reviewing the results posted by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. Look up MTI College under "Cosmetology - Written Examination Results" and "Cosmetology - Practical Examination Results."

View Cosmetology Examination Results

Job Placement Rate

Award Year Job Placement Rate: 100%

Based on the number of Cosmetology program graduates in the 2010-2011 award year (7/1/2010 - 6/30/2011) who registered for graduate placement services and secured employment in their field of study, and those who did not register and successfully obtained employment on their own.

Median Loan Debt Incurred by Students

Title IV: $5,866.00
Private Educational Loan Debt: $0
Institutional Financing Debt: $0


All information provided in compliance with U.S. Code 75 FR 66948 §668.6.

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