Esthetician Schools in South Carolina

South Carolina has 12 schools with esthetician programs in this directory: 0 public and 12 private. Together they graduated 985 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $6,900 to $12,995, with a median of $8,470 across the 12 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 Southeastern Esthetics Institute, Paul Mitchell the School-Charleston and Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Rock Hill.

12
Schools with this program
985
Graduates last year
$8,470
Median program tuition
$23,776
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 12 esthetician schools in South Carolina

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Southeastern Esthetics Institute

Elgin, SC

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Certificate
Program tuition
$9,500
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
371
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,277
Type
Private for-profit

Paul Mitchell the School-Charleston

North Charleston, SC

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Certificate
Program tuition
$9,100
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
119
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,776
Type
Private for-profit

Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia

West Columbia, SC

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Certificate
Program tuition
$9,100
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
43
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,776
Type
Private for-profit

Charleston Cosmetology Institute

Charleston, SC

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Certificate
Program tuition
$12,995
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
18
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,420
Type
Private for-profit

Vski Cosmetology School

Charleston, SC

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Certificate
Program tuition
$6,900
Length
3 months
Graduates last year
17
Median earnings, 1 yr
$34,278
Type
Private nonprofit

Common questions

How much does esthetician training cost in South Carolina?

The median published tuition is $8,470 (range $6,900 to $12,995, 12 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Vski Cosmetology School ($6,900), Strand College of Hair Design ($7,000) and Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Rock Hill ($8,470). 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 esthetician school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 5 months to finish (3 to 6 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do esthetician graduates earn?

Across 11 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.

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.