Cosmetology Schools in South Carolina

South Carolina has 24 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 7 public and 17 private. Together they graduated 952 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $14,000 to $19,500, with a median of $18,300 across the 15 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $23,776 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia, Paul Mitchell the School-Charleston and Horry-Georgetown Technical College.

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Schools with this program
952
Graduates last year
$18,300
Median program tuition
$23,776
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Cosmetology Schools by city in South Carolina

All 24 cosmetology schools in South Carolina

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Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia

West Columbia, SC

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,600
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
98
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,776
Type
Private for-profit

Paul Mitchell the School-Charleston

North Charleston, SC

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,575
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
86
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,776
Type
Private for-profit

Greenville Technical College

Greenville, SC

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,780
Graduates last year
75
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,439
Type
Public

Paul Mitchell the School-Greenville

Greenville, SC

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,600
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
74
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,776
Type
Private for-profit

Trident Technical College

Charleston, SC

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,836
Graduates last year
39
Median earnings, 1 yr
$33,732
Type
Public

Strand College of Hair Design

Myrtle Beach, SC

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Certificate
Program tuition
$15,000
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
28
Type
Private for-profit

Charleston Cosmetology Institute

Charleston, SC

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,500
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
25
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,420
Type
Private for-profit

Vski Cosmetology School

Charleston, SC

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Certificate
Program tuition
$15,600
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
13
Median earnings, 1 yr
$34,278
Type
Private nonprofit

Academy of Hair Technology

Greenville, SC

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Certificate
Program tuition
$14,000
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
11
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,563
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in South Carolina?

The median published tuition is $18,300 (range $14,000 to $19,500, 15 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Academy of Hair Technology ($14,000), Strand College of Hair Design ($15,000) and LeGrand Institute of Cosmetology Inc ($15,000). 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 cosmetology school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 12 months to finish (10 to 13 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do cosmetology graduates earn?

Across 20 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $23,776 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public cosmetology programs in South Carolina?

Yes. 7 public schools offer it, including Horry-Georgetown Technical College, Greenville Technical College, Trident Technical College, Florence-Darlington Technical College and Technical College of the Lowcountry.

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.