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 assessments 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 Reenrolling 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 Sacramento does not guarantee employment upon graduation, Paul Mitchell The School Sacramento does maintain an aggressive job placement program and will inform students of job openings and opportunities. Paul Mitchell The School Sacramento 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 Sacramento has placed students in the beauty industry as Hair Stylists, Makeup Artists, Salon Managers, and Estheticians.

Employment and Career Opportunities for Cosmetology:

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

Employment and Career Opportunities for Barbering:

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

Employment and Career Opportunities for Esthetics:

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

Employment and Career Opportunities for Nail Care:

  • Nail Technician
  • Free-lance
  • Manicurist
  • State Board Inspector
  • Salon or Spa Owner
  • Salesperson/Retail Specialist
  • State Board Examiner
  • Cruise Ship
  • Educator or Instructor
  • Manufacturer's Representative
  • Trade Publication Writer

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