Graduation Information

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

The Student must complete the following graduation requirements:

  1. Complete the required number of program clock hours.
  2. Complete and submit all assigned skill practical assesssments through CourseKey, to demonstrate completion of State requirements.
  3. Pass the school’s final written and practical exams.
  4. Complete the required theory hours and pass all written theory exams.

Upon meeting all requirements listed above for graduation, the Student will receive an official transcript. Students may also request an official current transcript from the School, at any time following graduation.

Upon meeting all requirements listed above for graduation, having all monies owed to the school and/or a payment arrangement made with the School, the Student will receive a graduation/completion certificate.

GRADUATES COMPLETING A PROGRAM AND RE-ENROLLING IN A NEW PROGRAM

A student that graduates from one program within the school and wishes to enroll in another program within the school, a determination of the state laws will determine the amount of hours that will be transferred into the new program, the student will need to meet the quantitative and qualitative components of SAP for the new program.

CAREER SERVICES

Career opportunities for Cosmetologists include, but are not limited to, Hair Stylist, Color Stylist, Makeup Artist, Nail Technician, Educator, Salon Owner or Manager, Product Trainer, Platform Artist, Esthetician, and many more.

Although Paul Mitchell The School San Diego does not guarantee employment upon graduation, Paul Mitchell The School San Diego does maintain an aggressive job placement program and will inform students of job openings and opportunities. Paul Mitchell The School San Diego coordinates placement programs with local and national salons by sending out surveys and inviting salon owners and guest artists to teach and speak there.

Paul Mitchell The School San Diego has placed students in the beauty industry as Hair Stylists, Makeup Artists, Nail Technician, Beauty Industry Educator, Salon Owners, Salon Managers, Platform Artist, and Beauty Industry Instructor.  

Employment and Career Opportunities for Cosmetology: 

  • Salon Hairstylist
  • Hospital Hair-Care Service
  • Cosmetology School Owner
  • Free-lance Hairstylist
  • Salesperson/Retail Specialist
  • Manufacturer’s Representative
  • Salon Owner/Manager
  • Makeup Artist
  • State Board Examiner
  • Hair Color Specialist
  • Stage and Film Makeup Artist
  • State Board Inspector
  • Artificial Hair Services Specialist
  • Beauty and Fashion Consultant
  • Trade Publication Writer
  • Platform Artist
  • Photo Stylist

 

  • Cruise Ship Stylist
  • Cosmetology School Instructor
 

Employment and Career Opportunities for Barbering: 

  • Salon Barber
  • Hospital Hair-Care Service
  • Barbering School Owner
  • Free-lance Barber
  • Salesperson/Retail Specialist
  • Manufacturer’s Representative
  • Salon Owner/Manager
  • Photo Stylist
  • State Board Examiner
  • Hair Color Specialist
  • Stage and Film Makeup Artist
  • State Board Inspector
  • Barbering School Instructor
  • Cruise Ship Barber
  • Trade Publication Writer
  • Platform Artist

 

 

Employment and Career Opportunities for Make-up: 

  • Salon Makeup Artist
  • Salon or Spa Owner
  • Educator or Instructor
  • Free-lance Makeup Artist
  • Salesperson/Retail Specialist
  • Manufacturer’s Representative
  • Trade Publication Writer
  • Cruise Ship
  • Stage and Film Makeup Artist

Employment and Career Opportunities for Esthetics: 

  • Esthetician
  • Salon or Spa Owner
  • Educator or Instructor
  • Free-lance Esthetician
  • Salesperson/Retail Specialist
  • Manufacturer’s Representative
  • Makeup Artist
  • State Board Examiner
  • Stage and Film Makeup Artist
  • State Board Inspector
  • Cruise Ship
  • Trade Publication Writer

Students can refer to the Department of Labor website http://www.bls.gov for additional information regarding employment opportunities and availability.