Cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School-Jacksonville

Paul Mitchell the School-Jacksonville offers a surprisingly strong return on investment for cosmetology training. With first-year earnings of $19,234, graduates earn about $2,500 more than the typical Florida cosmetology graduate and roughly $2,100 above the national average. Among Florida's 127 cosmetology programs, this places the school in the 60th percentile—a solid middle-tier performance in a competitive state market.

The debt picture is particularly attractive. At $13,433, students borrow about $4,000 more than typical cosmetology programs, but the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.70 means graduates can reasonably expect to pay off loans within a year or two of steady work. More importantly, the school ranks in just the 17th percentile nationally for debt burden, meaning 83% of comparable programs saddle students with higher debt loads.

While Paul Mitchell graduates won't reach the $29,000+ earnings seen at top-performing state colleges like Florida State College at Jacksonville, the 23% earnings growth over four years shows healthy career progression. For families seeking practical cosmetology training with manageable debt and above-average earning potential, this program delivers solid value without the financial stress common in beauty school education.