Best Beauty Schools in South Carolina (2026)

Comparing cosmetologist schools in Programs, South Carolina starts with the local labor market and the credentials each program offers. For context, the state median annual wage for this occupation is approximately $33,700 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Programs Quick Facts

MetricValueSource
State median annual wage$33,700BLS OEWS, May 2025
State employment3,570 workersBLS OEWS, May 2025
South Carolina location quotient0.79BLS OEWS, May 2025

What You’ll Find Below

The school listings below are sorted by proximity to Programs. Each entry includes the school name, address, and the credentials offered. Use the South Carolina figures above as a reference point when comparing program length, schedule, and tuition.


Beauty-Schools Salary in U.S.

Median Salary $35,790 $17.21/hr
Average Salary $43,960 $21.13/hr

Salary Range

$27,040 10th pctl
$35,790 Median
$71,190 90th pctl
10th Percentile $27,040 $13.00/hr
25th Percentile $30,120 $14.48/hr
75th Percentile $48,830 $23.48/hr
90th Percentile $71,190 $34.23/hr

Employment & Outlook

Total Employed305,710
Growth (2024-2034)5.6%
Annual Openings75,800
Jobs per 1,0002.0

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (39-5012) • BLS OEWS, May 2025 • bls.gov/oes


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