Cosmetology Schools in South Carolina

2,372 students earned Cosmetology degrees in South Carolina in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Cosmetology is the 231st most popular major out of a total 251 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Cosmetology Majors in South Carolina

Cosmetology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year	1,471
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years	901
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years	901

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, a cosmetology major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of cosmetology majors in South Carolina is as follows:

• Asian: 1.1%
• Black or African American: 45.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
• White: 44.7%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
• Other Races: 3.5%

Jobs for Cosmetology Grads in South Carolina

8,380 people in the state and 790,010 in the nation are employed in jobs related to cosmetology.

Wages for Cosmetology Jobs in South Carolina

In this state, cosmetology grads earn an average of $29,900. Nationwide, they make an average of $33,220.

Most Popular Cosmetology Programs in SC

Cosmetology Careers in SC

Some of the careers cosmetology majors go into include:

Job Title	SC Job Growth	SC Median Salary
Manicurists and Pedicurists	15%	$28,660
Personal Service Worker Supervisors	13%	$35,190

Related Majors in South Carolina

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to cosmetology.

Major	Annual Graduates in SC
Culinary Arts	85
Funeral & Mortuary Science	7

View all majors related to Cosmetology

View Nationwide Cosmetology Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Tiffany Bumgardner under License

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