Esthetician Schools Near Charleston

If you're looking for a place to begin your career as an esthetician as quickly as possible, consider Charleston, South Carolina. Charleston is a popular destination for tourists–bachelorette parties in particular—and many of these visitors might want to have a spa day while they're on vacation. You can help these tourists relax and unwind by providing soothing skin care treatments.

Estheticians in Charleston earned a mean salary of $41,800 per year ($20.10 per hour) in 2019. By comparison, the national mean pay for skin care specialists is $34,090 ($16.39 per hour). Jobs for estheticians in South Carolina are projected to grow by 14% between 2016 and 2026—the nationwide expectation is 11%. This means South Carolina has both a higher job growth rate and pay than the U.S. average.

In South Carolina, you need 450 hours of training to become a licensed esthetician. Most states require 600 hours or more! You must also pass a written exam and a skills exam. The schools below will help you attain your training hours and prepare you for your exams.

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Paul Mitchell The School

Program: Cosmetology

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Aveda Institute

Program: Cosmetology

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Georgia Career Institute (GA)

Program: Cosmetology

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