Cosmetology Schools in Greenville, SC

Greenville, SC has 4 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 1 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 212 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $14,000 to $18,300, with a median of $17,600 across the 3 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $26,439 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Greenville Technical College, Paul Mitchell the School-Greenville and Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Greenville.

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Schools with this program
212
Graduates last year
$17,600
Median program tuition
$26,439
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 4 cosmetology schools in Greenville, SC

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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

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 Greenville, SC?

The median published tuition is $17,600 (range $14,000 to $18,300, 3 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Academy of Hair Technology ($14,000), Paul Mitchell the School-Greenville ($17,600) and Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Greenville ($18,300). 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 (11 to 13 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do cosmetology graduates earn?

Across 5 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $26,439 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 Greenville, SC?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Greenville 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.