Cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School-Murfreesboro

Paul Mitchell-Murfreesboro graduates earn $24,432 four years out—nearly $7,000 more than the typical Tennessee cosmetology graduate and $7,300 above the national median. That 80th percentile national ranking reflects genuinely strong outcomes in a field where many programs leave graduates struggling at minimum wage. The $12,087 debt load is higher than average but manageable given the earnings trajectory, translating to just seven months of gross income by year four.

Within Tennessee's 47 cosmetology programs, this ranks solidly in the middle tier (60th percentile), trailing heavy hitters like The Salon Professional Academy-Nashville but outperforming most community and vocational options. The 19% earnings growth from year one to year four suggests graduates build clientele steadily rather than hitting an immediate ceiling—a positive sign in a profession where income depends heavily on reputation and repeat customers.

For families concerned about cosmetology training costs, this represents a reasonable investment. Your child will carry modest debt while earning well above what most beauty school graduates make nationally. The program serves a significant population of Pell-eligible students (44%) who are clearly finding pathways to decent earnings. If your child is committed to the cosmetology field and can handle the upfront cost, the income potential here justifies the investment better than at most competing schools.