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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Charleston Cosmetology Institute – Accredited

8484 Dorchester Road
Charleston, SC 29420

Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology - Goose Creek – Accredited

98 Davenport Street Suite 10
Goose Creek, SC 29445

Paul Mitchell The School Charleston – Accredited

4952 Centre Pointe Drive Suite 114
North Charleston, SC 29418

Trident Technical College

7000 Rivers Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29406

VSKI Cosmetology School – Accredited

2070 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard Suite 322
Charleston, SC 29407
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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.

Cost of Esthetician Schools in Charleston

In the Charleston area, the range of reported Esthetician schools runs from $5,150 – $8,740, with an average of $7,235.

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