Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa

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2021 Average Net Price

$17,710

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.45%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

403

57.1% Full-Time

About

Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa is a higher education institution located in Orange County, CA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa were General Cosmetology (83 degrees awarded) and Barbering (46 degrees).

In 2021, 221 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa. 83.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 16.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (103 degrees), 1.24 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (83 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,710.

In 2021, 82% of undergraduate students attending Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$17,710

2021 Value

14.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,710. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa grew by 14.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

82%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

43%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

82% of undergraduate students at Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 20.6% with respect to 2020, when 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.45%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa was 3.45%, which represents 31 out of the 899 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa had a total enrollment of 403 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa is 230 students and the part-time enrollment is 173. This means that 57.1% of students enrolled at Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42.4% White, 40.7% Hispanic or Latino, 5.71% Asian, 5.71% Two or More Races, 2.98% Black or African American, 0.993% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.248% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (27%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (9.57%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

57.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 403 students. The full-time enrollment at Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa is 230 and the part-time enrollment is 173.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

57%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa was 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
171 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
164 enrolled students
Asian
23 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa is 42.4% White, 40.7% Hispanic or Latino, 5.71% Asian, 5.71% Two or More Races, 2.98% Black or African American, 0.993% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.248% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3 students (0.744%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 147 more women than men received degrees from Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa is white (103 degrees awarded). There were 1.24 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (83 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa is General Cosmetology (83 degrees awarded), followed by Barbering (46 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (221 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Chefs & head cooks

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa are Chefs & head cooks (8,549 people), Cooks (3,412 people), Morticians, undertakers, & funeral directors (2,945 people), Food service managers (2,679 people), and Firstline supervisors of food preparation & serving workers (1,125 people).

The most specialized majors at Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa in 2021 are Personal & Culinary Services (221 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa are Chief executives & legislators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, Industrial production managers, Management analysts, and Education administrators

The most specialized majors at Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa are Personal & Culinary Services (221 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Restaurants & Food Services

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa are Restaurants & Food Services (13,061 people), Funeral homes, & cemeteries & crematories (3,181 people), Traveler accommodation (1,866 people), Elementary & secondary schools (1,721 people), and Construction (1,402 people).

The most specialized majors at Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa are Personal & Culinary Services (221 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa.

Most Common (2021)

General Cosmetology
83 degree-majors awarded
Barbering
46 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa was General Cosmetology with 83 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

184

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 37 degrees were awarded to men at Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa, which is 0.201 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (184).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 36 degrees were awarded to men at Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa in Barbering, which is 3.6 times more than the 10 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 92 degrees were awarded to women at Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa in Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

87%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 6% of students graduating from Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 87% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 87% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
103 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
83 degrees awarded
Asian
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa is white (103 degrees awarded). There were 1.24 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (83 degrees).

0.905% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
91 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
63 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa is white female (91 degrees awarded). There were 1.44 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (63 degrees).