Is Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Columbia worth it?
Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Columbia is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Columbia, South Carolina (midsize city), part of the Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology system. It awarded 75 certificates in 2024, most often in aesthetician and skin care specialist; cosmetology; and cosmetology, barber nail instructor.
Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Columbia is part of Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Columbia
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Completions (2024)
75
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $18,956 | $26,778 | 464 |
Source: College Scorecard, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 59 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 16 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Columbia. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for South Carolina. Counts under 10 are not published.
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