Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Paul Mitchell the School-Tulsa

Tulsa, OK · Private for-profit · Certificate

with a smaller student body of 249 in Tulsa, OK.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $18,119/yr, roughly in line with the $17,289 national median for Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

Some AI exposure exists in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services's career paths, with 24% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 6% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $9,833 represents roughly 7 months of the $18,119 starting salary — a manageable burden by trade school standards.

At #534 of 1,095 Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services programs, Paul Mitchell the School-Tulsa scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $19,881 are relatively flat compared to the $18,119 starting salary — typical of trades with stable but capped salary bands.

Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services offers 5 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.

43 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
39
Low End
43
Score
43
High End
Earnings $18,119/yr (5% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (145,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$202K
2.4% annual growth
Viable Career Paths
8 of 8
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Median Debt at Graduation
$9,833
6.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$19,881
10% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Personal service managers, all other $61,340 +6.5% 48%
Makeup artists, theatrical and performance $50,280 +8.1% 66%
First-line supervisors of personal service workers $47,080 +6.7% 59%
Personal service managers, all other
$61,340
+6.5% growth 48% AI-proof
Makeup artists, theatrical and performance
$50,280
+8.1% growth 66% AI-proof
First-line supervisors of personal service workers
$47,080
+6.7% growth 59% AI-proof

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About Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Careers

Your day will be hands-on, creative, and social. You might spend it behind the chair with scissors and foils, transforming a client’s style, or at a dedicated station, meticulously performing manicures. Others find their niche in quiet spa rooms, providing facials and expert skincare advice. The work is built on direct interaction and trust, turning first-time customers into loyal regulars.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Paul Mitchell the School-Tulsa's Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program score?
At 43/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
Can I learn Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services through an apprenticeship instead?
There are 5 registered apprenticeships connected to Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services occupations. The earn-while-you-learn model means no tuition debt and immediate income, though the training period is typically longer.
Is there demand for Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services workers?
The career paths mapped to Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services have roughly 145,700 combined annual openings nationally, making this a very large job market. Trade careers in this field benefit from consistent replacement demand as workers retire.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →