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Cosmetology in South Carolina

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Cosmetology Schools in South Carolina

In 2020-2021, 1,516 students earned their Cosmetology degrees in SC.

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 768
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 768
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 768
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 748
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 748

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 42.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 48.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 2.5%
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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.

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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.

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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
Skincare Specialists 14% $26,640
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 13% $19,420
Personal Service Worker Supervisors 13% $35,190

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

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