Strand College of Hair Design
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. 53% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Strand College of Hair Design is a private for-profit institution located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina with approximately 103 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $11,077 per year. Typical graduates earn $18,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: graduates earn a median of $18,300 a year a decade out, which is modest income for any career, but the relatively low debt load of $6,333 at graduation means you won't be buried in loans while building your client base. With just 103 students, you'll get a hands-on, small-cohort experience in a focused cosmetology program — and at $11,077 per year net cost, it's reasonably affordable for a vocational credential. Worth considering if you're committed to the beauty industry and plan to build income through tips, self-employment, or salon ownership over time, but go in clear-eyed that the salary ceiling in this field is real.
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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 (103 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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