Cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School-Twin Falls

Paul Mitchell's Twin Falls location produces graduates earning roughly $12,000 in their first year—about 35% less than what cosmetology graduates make at other Idaho schools and nearly 40% below the national median for the program. For context, other Paul Mitchell locations in Idaho (Boise and Nampa) report first-year earnings above $21,000, suggesting something specific to this Twin Falls program or its local market is suppressing outcomes. Even within Twin Falls itself, graduates from Aveda Institute report earnings 60% higher.

The debt load of $10,556 sits right at Idaho's median for cosmetology programs, so borrowing costs aren't unusually high. The real issue is the earnings gap. At these income levels, many graduates will struggle to manage even moderate debt while covering basic living expenses—especially concerning given that two-thirds of students here receive Pell grants, indicating they're starting from limited financial resources.

The small sample size means these numbers could shift with a larger cohort, but the pattern is clear enough: this program ranks in just the 10th percentile among Idaho cosmetology schools. Parents should ask pointed questions about job placement assistance and whether the Twin Falls beauty market can support these graduates, or whether graduates should expect to relocate to achieve earnings comparable to other Idaho beauty schools.