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Technical College of the Lowcountry
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $6,300 · Average net price: $16,785
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Cosmetology & Barbering programs in South Carolina
We found 27 cosmetology & barbering programs at 27 schools in South Carolina. 7 are at public schools; 27 offer a certificate and 1 an associate degree. Half of these schools charge under $17,000 a year in tuition and fees (27 reporting). Median earnings one year after finishing: $17,703 (12 programs reporting). Most programs are in Charleston (4), Greenville (4), Columbia (2). We also track 7 scholarships that cover this trade. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Oct 2026 release). Program lists show certificate and associate programs reported to the Department; schools that don't take federal aid may be missing.
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All programs (27)
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LeGrand Institute of Cosmetology Inc
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $15,000 · Average net price: $17,735 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $13,167
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Charleston Cosmetology Institute
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $21,500 · Average net price: $17,285 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $18,983
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Top of the Line Barber College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $19,375 · Average net price: $24,269
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Trident Technical College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,836 · Average net price: Not reported
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Vski Cosmetology School
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $17,600 · Average net price: $8,906
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Barber Tech Academy-Columbia
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $17,135 · Average net price: $26,939
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Southeastern College-Columbia
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $26,016 · Average net price: $34,183
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Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $6,702 · Average net price: $787
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Denmark Technical College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $6,495 · Average net price: $17,875
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Southeastern Esthetics Institute
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $9,500 · Average net price: $16,051
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Florence-Darlington Technical College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,636 · Average net price: $6,944
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Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $18,637 · Average net price: $19,805 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $15,358
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Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Goose Creek
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $8,567 · Average net price: $13,770 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $18,217
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Academy of Hair Technology
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $6,300 · Average net price: $11,409 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $18,839
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Greenville Technical College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,780 · Average net price: $10,029
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Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Greenville
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $18,637 · Average net price: $18,172 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $18,309
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Paul Mitchell the School-Greenville
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $18,575 · Average net price: $15,592 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $17,189
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Personal Touch Beauty and Barber College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $16,500 · Average net price: $27,020
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Williamsburg Technical College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,780 · Average net price: $3,532
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Strand College of Hair Design
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $17,000 · Average net price: $8,871
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Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-North Augusta
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $18,637 · Average net price: $18,257 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $15,358
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Paul Mitchell the School-Charleston
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $18,575 · Average net price: $18,287 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $17,189
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Barber Tech Academy
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $17,135 · Average net price: $35,299
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Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Rock Hill
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $8,567 · Average net price: $16,385 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $18,309
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Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Nails-Columbia
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $18,637 · Average net price: $14,672 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $18,217
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Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $18,575 · Average net price: $22,941 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $17,189
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Frequently asked questions
How many cosmetology & barbering programs are in South Carolina?
We found 27 certificate or associate programs at 27 schools in South Carolina in College Scorecard data, 7 of them at public schools.
What are the lowest-tuition cosmetology & barbering programs in South Carolina?
By school-wide yearly tuition and fees: Florence-Darlington Technical College (Florence, $4,636); Williamsburg Technical College (Kingstree, $4,780); Trident Technical College (Charleston, $4,836). Program costs can differ, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
Where does this data come from?
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, which lists programs at schools that take part in federal student aid. Confirm details, licensing and current enrollment with the school.