Charleston School of Beauty Culture
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. 72% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Charleston School of Beauty Culture is a private for-profit institution located in Charleston, West Virginia with approximately 54 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $11,801 per year. Typical graduates earn $19,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: graduates earn a median of $19,600 ten years out, which is modest but aligns with entry-level cosmetology wages, and the relatively low median debt of $5,500 means you won't be buried in loans chasing that income. The small enrollment of 54 students suggests a tight-knit, hands-on environment, which can be a real advantage in a skills-based trade program. Worth considering if you're committed to working in the beauty industry and want to minimize financial risk, but go in clear-eyed that the earning ceiling in this field is limited unless you eventually own your own business.
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Will This School Pay Off?
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
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (54 undergraduates).
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Sources & Methodology
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.
- 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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