Nail Tech Schools in South Carolina

South Carolina has 4 schools with nail technician programs in this directory: 0 public and 4 private. Together they graduated 100 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $1,800 to $5,150, with a median of $3,100 across the 3 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $23,527 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, Academy of Hair Technology and Charleston Cosmetology Institute.

4
Schools with this program
100
Graduates last year
$3,100
Median program tuition
$23,527
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 4 nail tech schools in South Carolina

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Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia

West Columbia, SC

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Certificate
Program tuition
$3,100
Length
3 months
Graduates last year
35
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,776
Type
Private for-profit

Academy of Hair Technology

Greenville, SC

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Certificate
Program tuition
$1,800
Length
3 months
Graduates last year
28
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,563
Type
Private for-profit

Charleston Cosmetology Institute

Charleston, SC

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$5,150
Length
4 months
Graduates last year
21
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,420
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does nail technician training cost in South Carolina?

The median published tuition is $3,100 (range $1,800 to $5,150, 3 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Academy of Hair Technology ($1,800), Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia ($3,100) and Charleston Cosmetology Institute ($5,150). 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 nail technician school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 3 months to finish (3 to 4 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do nail technician graduates earn?

Across 4 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $23,527 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

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.