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Charleston Cosmetology Institute

Charleston, SC·Private for-profit·89 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. a private for-profit school with 89 students.

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89
Students
$15,686
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$24,400
Earnings
10 yr
$4,307
Debt

About This School

Charleston Cosmetology Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Charleston, South Carolina with approximately 89 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $15,686 per year. Typical graduates earn $24,400 within 10 years of enrollment.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: graduates earn a median of $24,400 ten years out, which is modest but more manageable given the relatively low median debt of just $4,307 — well below the national average for cosmetology programs. This is a worth considering if you want a small, hands-on training environment in Charleston and plan to build income through tips, clientele, and experience over time. Just go in clear-eyed that the $15,686 annual net price requires careful budgeting against expected entry-level wages in the field.

Setting
Midsize city

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
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Out-of-State Tuition
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Avg Net Price
$15,686
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants36%
Median debt at graduation$4,307

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$24,400
after enrollment
Median Debt
$4,307
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$4,307
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$20,400
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$24,400
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 5.7x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White25%
Black60%
Hispanic/Latino10%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (89 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Charleston Cosmetology Institute

8484 Dorchester Road

Charleston, SC 29420

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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