Cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School-Salt Lake City

Paul Mitchell graduates here earn significantly more than the typical cosmetology school—outperforming 86% of programs nationally with first-year earnings of $21,219. That's nearly $4,000 above the national median and translates to real money when you're starting out in a service industry. The $10,556 in debt sits close to typical, giving you a reasonable 0.50 debt-to-earnings ratio that most graduates can manage.

Within Utah's competitive beauty school landscape, this program lands solidly in the middle of the pack. While it trails top performers like Top Nails & Hair Beauty School by about $6,000 in first-year earnings, it still beats the state median and delivers steady earnings growth—14% from year one to year four. That upward trajectory matters in cosmetology, where building a client base takes time.

The financial picture here is straightforward: manageable debt, above-average starting pay, and earnings that improve as you establish yourself. With 100+ graduates in the data, these numbers are reliable. For families concerned about vocational program debt, this represents a reasonable entry point into the beauty industry, though students willing to research might find higher-earning alternatives within the state.