Esthetician Schools Near Charleston

WRITTEN BY Casey Lozier | EDITED BY Sarah Mattie

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.

Featured Schools Near You

Paul Mitchell The School

Program: Cosmetology

Aveda Institute

Program: Cosmetology

Georgia Career Institute (GA)

Program: Cosmetology

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Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology – Accredited

98 Davenport Street
Goose Creek, SC 29445

Miller-Motte College

8085 Rivers Avenue Suite E
North Charleston, SC 29406

VSKI Cosmetology School – Accredited

2070 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard
Charleston, SC 29407

Accredited School

You must attend a school that meets any licensure requirements as defined by your state. Most states require that you graduate from an accredited or state-approved school.