Arclabs
Piedmont, SC
- Programs
- Welding
- Average net price
- $28,727
- Completion rate
- 79%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Trade Schools in South Carolina
South Carolina has 44 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 17 public and 27 private. Together they graduated 7,447 students from these programs in the latest federal count.
Published program tuition runs from $1,800 to $25,240, with a median of $16,050 across the 46 programs that report a program price.
Graduates earned a median of $38,146 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.
The largest programs by graduates are at Arclabs, Greenville Technical College and Tri-County Technical College.
44
Schools
7,447
Graduates last year
$16,050
Median program tuition
$38,146
Median earnings, 1 yr after
Trade Schools by city in South Carolina
All 44 schools in South Carolina
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Cosmetology, Dental Assistant and Diesel Mechanic and 7 more
- Average net price
- $10,029
- Completion rate
- 17%
- Type
- Public
Tri-County Technical College
Pendleton, SC
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Dental Assistant, EMT and Paramedic and HVAC and 5 more
- Average net price
- $12,368
- Completion rate
- 40%
- Type
- Public
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Conway, SC
- Programs
- CNA, Cosmetology, Dental Assistant and Diesel Mechanic and 11 more
- Average net price
- $787
- Completion rate
- 34%
- Type
- Public
Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SC
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, EMT and Paramedic, HVAC and LPN and 5 more
- Average net price
- $4,747
- Completion rate
- 33%
- Type
- Public
Southeastern Esthetics Institute
Elgin, SC
- Programs
- Cosmetology, Esthetician, Massage Therapy and Medical Assistant and 1 more
- Average net price
- $16,051
- Completion rate
- 86%
- Type
- Private for-profit
York Technical College
Rock Hill, SC
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, CNA and Dental Assistant and 10 more
- Average net price
- $4,979
- Completion rate
- 38%
- Type
- Public
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, CDL Truck Driving and Cosmetology and 8 more
- Completion rate
- 33%
- Type
- Public
Spartanburg Community College
Spartanburg, SC
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Dental Assistant, Diesel Mechanic and EMT and Paramedic and 8 more
- Average net price
- $2,954
- Completion rate
- 31%
- Type
- Public
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CNA, Dental Assistant and Electrician and 8 more
- Average net price
- $5,745
- Completion rate
- 14%
- Type
- Public
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Florence, SC
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Cosmetology, Dental Assistant and Diesel Mechanic and 6 more
- Average net price
- $6,944
- Completion rate
- 32%
- Type
- Public
Fortis College-Columbia
Columbia, SC
- Programs
- Dental Assistant, HVAC and Medical Assistant
- Average net price
- $26,416
- Completion rate
- 52%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Paul Mitchell the School-Charleston
North Charleston, SC
- Programs
- Cosmetology and Esthetician
- Average net price
- $18,287
- Completion rate
- 79%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia
West Columbia, SC
- Programs
- Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $22,941
- Completion rate
- 83%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
Orangeburg, SC
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CDL Truck Driving, CNA and Diesel Mechanic and 5 more
- Average net price
- $6,267
- Completion rate
- 38%
- Type
- Public
Northeastern Technical College
Cheraw, SC
- Programs
- CDL Truck Driving, Diesel Mechanic, Electrician and LPN and 3 more
- Average net price
- $9,484
- Completion rate
- 44%
- Type
- Public
Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Rock Hill
Rock Hill, SC
- Programs
- Cosmetology and Esthetician
- Average net price
- $16,385
- Completion rate
- 88%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Miller-Motte College-Charleston
Charleston, SC
- Programs
- CDL Truck Driving, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
- Type
- Private for-profit
Miller-Motte College-Conway
Conway, SC
- Programs
- CDL Truck Driving, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
- Type
- Private for-profit
Central Carolina Technical College
Sumter, SC
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, HVAC, LPN and Machinist and CNC and 5 more
- Average net price
- $1,232
- Completion rate
- 30%
- Type
- Public
Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence
Florence, SC
- Programs
- Cosmetology and Esthetician
- Average net price
- $19,805
- Completion rate
- 74%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Greenville
Greenville, SC
- Programs
- Cosmetology and Esthetician
- Average net price
- $18,172
- Completion rate
- 78%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Goose Creek
Goose Creek, SC
- Programs
- Cosmetology and Esthetician
- Average net price
- $13,770
- Completion rate
- 78%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Aiken Technical College
Graniteville, SC
- Programs
- Dental Assistant, EMT and Paramedic, HVAC and LPN and 5 more
- Average net price
- $5,543
- Completion rate
- 27%
- Type
- Public
Technical College of the Lowcountry
Beaufort, SC
- Programs
- Cosmetology, Electrician, HVAC and LPN and 4 more
- Average net price
- $16,785
- Completion rate
- 24%
- Type
- Public
Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Columbia
Columbia, SC
- Programs
- Cosmetology and Esthetician
- Type
- Private for-profit
Williamsburg Technical College
Kingstree, SC
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CNA, Cosmetology and HVAC and 3 more
- Average net price
- $3,532
- Completion rate
- 26%
- Type
- Public
Paul Mitchell the School-Greenville
Greenville, SC
- Programs
- Cosmetology and Esthetician
- Average net price
- $15,592
- Completion rate
- 67%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Strand College of Hair Design
Myrtle Beach, SC
- Programs
- Cosmetology, Esthetician and Massage Therapy
- Average net price
- $8,871
- Completion rate
- 77%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-North Augusta
North Augusta, SC
- Programs
- Cosmetology
- Average net price
- $18,257
- Completion rate
- 78%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Southeastern College-Columbia
Columbia, SC
- Programs
- Cosmetology, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant and Surgical Technologist
- Average net price
- $34,183
- Completion rate
- 85%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Southeastern College-Charleston
North Charleston, SC
- Programs
- Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding and Surgical Technologist
- Average net price
- $32,853
- Completion rate
- 73%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Charleston Cosmetology Institute
Charleston, SC
- Programs
- Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $17,285
- Completion rate
- 65%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Nails-Columbia
Columbia, SC
- Programs
- Cosmetology
- Average net price
- $14,672
- Completion rate
- 73%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Academy of Hair Technology
Greenville, SC
- Programs
- Cosmetology and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $11,409
- Completion rate
- 100%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Vski Cosmetology School
Charleston, SC
- Programs
- Cosmetology and Esthetician
- Average net price
- $8,906
- Completion rate
- 92%
- Type
- Private nonprofit
Denmark Technical College
Denmark, SC
- Programs
- Barber, Cosmetology, LPN and Welding
- Average net price
- $17,875
- Completion rate
- 24%
- Type
- Public
Top of the Line Barber College
Charleston, SC
- Programs
- Barber
- Average net price
- $24,269
- Completion rate
- 21%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Academy for Careers and Technology
Mullins, SC
- Programs
- LPN
- Average net price
- $8,995
- Completion rate
- 80%
- Type
- Public
LeGrand Institute of Cosmetology Inc
Camden, SC
- Programs
- Cosmetology
- Average net price
- $17,735
- Completion rate
- 58%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Barber Tech Academy
Orangeburg, SC
- Programs
- Barber
- Average net price
- $35,299
- Completion rate
- 17%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Personal Touch Beauty and Barber College
Kingstree, SC
- Programs
- Barber
- Average net price
- $27,020
- Completion rate
- 100%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Barber Tech Academy-Columbia
Columbia, SC
- Programs
- Barber
- Average net price
- $26,939
- Type
- Private for-profit
South University-Columbia
Columbia, SC
- Programs
- Medical Assistant
- Average net price
- $25,119
- Completion rate
- 6%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Common questions
How much does trade school training cost in South Carolina?
The median published tuition is $16,050 (range $1,800 to $25,240, 46 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Academy of Hair Technology ($1,800), Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia ($3,100) and Miller-Motte College-Conway ($4,500). 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 trade school school take?
Programs that report a length take a median of 11 months to finish (1 to 18 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.
How much do trade school graduates earn?
Across 142 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $38,146 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.
Are there public trade school programs in South Carolina?
Yes. 17 public schools offer it, including Greenville Technical College, Tri-County Technical College, Horry-Georgetown Technical College, Piedmont Technical College and York 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.