Average

Score: 53/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

33/100 · earnings-weighted

Paul Mitchell the School-Great Lakes

Less than 2-Year Private For-Profit

📍 Port Huron, Michigan 48060

🌐 paulmitchell.edu/porthuron

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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 (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 86%

Outcomes

68/100

Affordability

42/100

Resources

C+

63/100

Experience

53/100

Prestige

33/100

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

Total Enrollment

86%

Graduation Rate

67%

Retention Rate

11.0:1

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-Great Lakes, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$16,715

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$23,173

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$9,667

Median debt at graduation

60%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

34.3%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 58% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 2nd percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MI wage index 0.90). 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-Great Lakes

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.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	$18,580	$28,337	+8%	#354 of 1025	#301	$9,833

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-Great Lakes Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $177,005
Avg rent near campus: $1,005/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 48060 (4.4% cap, Port Huron)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

67%

Receive Any Aid

33%

Receive Pell Grants

44%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 24 grads/yr Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist 17 grads/yr Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor 1 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Paul Mitchell the School-Great Lakes's top programs commonly pursue.

Makeup artists, theatrical and performance

$50k/yr 7,000 jobs

Skincare specialists

$42k/yr 97,400 jobs

Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

$35k/yr 575,200 jobs

Manicurists and pedicurists

$35k/yr 210,100 jobs

Shampooers

$31k/yr 18,500 jobs

Barbers

$39k/yr 76,000 jobs

Student Demographics

Total Students

98%

Women

76%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 86%

Hispanic 5%

Black 3%

Asian 3%

Two or More 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 76%

25-64 (Adult) 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Paul Mitchell the School-Great Lakes?

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-Great Lakes?

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-Great Lakes?

The graduation rate at Paul Mitchell the School-Great Lakes is 86%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.

Is Paul Mitchell the School-Great Lakes a good school?

Paul Mitchell the School-Great Lakes has a Repit College Score of 53/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): 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-Great Lakes?

Paul Mitchell the School-Great Lakes has a total enrollment of 64 students. Most students (76%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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