Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. 77% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence is a private for-profit institution located in Florence, South Carolina with approximately 172 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $21,962 per year. The graduation rate is 74%, and the typical graduate earns $20,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
This school is best suited for students in the Florence area who are committed to a cosmetology career and want to minimize debt while training close to home — and on that front, the relatively low median debt at graduation of $8,661 is a genuine bright spot. The 74% graduation rate is reasonable for a vocational program and suggests most students who enroll do finish, which matters a lot in this sector. The concern I'd want every family to sit with honestly is the earnings picture: median income 10 years after enrollment is $20,700, which is modest, and at $21,962 per year in net costs, you're paying a significant share of a future year's salary for this credential. That doesn't make it the wrong choice, but it does mean you should go in with clear eyes about the financial ceiling in this field and a concrete plan — like building a loyal client base or eventually owning your own chair or shop — to push your earnings beyond that median. My practical advice: before enrolling, visit the school, talk to recent graduates working in the Florence area, and ask specifically what their first year out looked like financially.
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Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
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 (172 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence
2443 West Lucas Street
Florence, SC 29501
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence cost?
The average net price at Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence is about $21,962 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence?
Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence has a graduation rate of 74%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
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.
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