The Temple-A Paul Mitchell Partner School

The Temple-A Paul Mitchell Partner School is a private for-profit vocational institution (less than two-year) located in Frederick, Maryland, in a small city setting between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. The school enrolls 230 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 74.00 out of 100 on SkillPlum.

The Temple reports a completion rate of 96% and a retention rate of 93% (IPEDS 2023), indicating strong student persistence and program follow-through in its beauty industry training programs. The school offers two certificate programs at the one-to-two-year level: Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General and Barbering/Barber, covering the full scope of skills needed for professional licensure in Maryland.

As a Paul Mitchell Partner School, The Temple delivers cosmetology and barbering education aligned with the Paul Mitchell curriculum and brand standards, providing students with a nationally recognized credential upon completion. Frederick's location in the growing I-270 corridor between two major metro areas positions graduates to access employment opportunities in salons and barbershops across central Maryland, the Baltimore area, and the greater Washington, D.C. region.