Barber Schools in South Carolina

South Carolina has 6 schools with barber programs in this directory: 1 public and 5 private. Together they graduated 63 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $16,500 to $18,475, with a median of $17,135 across the 5 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $17,556 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Top of the Line Barber College, Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia and Barber Tech Academy.

6
Schools with this program
63
Graduates last year
$17,135
Median program tuition
$17,556
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 6 barber schools in South Carolina

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Top of the Line Barber College

Charleston, SC

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Certificate
Program tuition
$18,475
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
26
Median earnings, 1 yr
$17,992
Type
Private for-profit

Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia

West Columbia, SC

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,600
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
24
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,776
Type
Private for-profit

Barber Tech Academy

Orangeburg, SC

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,825
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
6
Median earnings, 1 yr
$17,120
Type
Private for-profit

Barber Tech Academy-Columbia

Columbia, SC

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,135
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
2
Median earnings, 1 yr
$17,120
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does barber training cost in South Carolina?

The median published tuition is $17,135 (range $16,500 to $18,475, 5 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Personal Touch Beauty and Barber College ($16,500), Barber Tech Academy ($16,825) and Barber Tech Academy-Columbia ($17,135). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does barber school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 13 months to finish (11 to 13 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do barber graduates earn?

Across 4 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $17,556 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public barber programs in South Carolina?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Denmark Technical College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.