Cosmetology Schools in Charleston, SC

Charleston, SC has 3 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 1 public and 2 private. Together they graduated 77 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Graduates earned a median of $33,732 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Trident Technical College, Charleston Cosmetology Institute and Vski Cosmetology School.

3
Schools with this program
77
Graduates last year
$33,732
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 3 cosmetology schools in Charleston, SC

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Trident Technical College

Charleston, SC

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

Charleston Cosmetology Institute

Charleston, SC

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

Also within 30 miles of Charleston

Paul Mitchell the School-Charleston

North Charleston, SC

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

Common questions

How much do cosmetology graduates earn?

Across 4 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $33,732 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 Charleston, SC?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Trident 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.