D
Below Average
Score: 44/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
44/100 · earnings-weighted

Paul Mitchell the School-East Bay

Less than 2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Pleasant Hill, California 94523
ℹ️
Rating Context: This is a specialized vocational program (less than 2-year). Our comprehensive rating system is optimized for traditional colleges and may not fully reflect the value of career-focused training programs.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 61%
Outcomes
C+
60/100
Affordability
D
44/100
Resources
D
38/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
F
25/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

212
Total Enrollment
61%
Graduation Rate
80%
Retention Rate
26.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Paul Mitchell the School-East Bay, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$29,418
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$23,133
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$13,083
Median debt at graduation
78.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
45.4%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 44% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 29th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Paul Mitchell the School-East Bay

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services$17,858$32,183+22%#148 of 1025#340$12,850

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Paul Mitchell the School-East Bay Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $987,631
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,756/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 94595 (4.0% cap, Walnut Creek)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition N/A N/A

Financial Aid

75%
Receive Any Aid
57%
Receive Pell Grants
62%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

212
Total Students
95%
Women
64%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 28%
Hispanic 28%
Black 20%
Asian 10%
Two or More 11%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 64%
25-64 (Adult) 36%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Paul Mitchell the School-East Bay?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Paul Mitchell the School-East Bay?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Paul Mitchell the School-East Bay?
The graduation rate at Paul Mitchell the School-East Bay is 61%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Paul Mitchell the School-East Bay a good school?
Paul Mitchell the School-East Bay has a Repit College Score of 44/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (D): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a vocational program, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Paul Mitchell the School-East Bay?
Paul Mitchell the School-East Bay has a total enrollment of 212 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology