Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Nails-Columbia
Columbia, SC · Private for-profit · Certificate degree-granting
A private for-profit institution in Columbia, South Carolina, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc., Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Nails-Columbia serves students across multiple degree programs. With 127 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $25,088 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 44.5%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $5,858, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.28x. The average net price after financial aid is $17,337 per year. The most popular programs include Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$25,088
Graduation Rate
44.5%
Median Debt
$5,858
Average Net Price
$17,337
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.45x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.28x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
127
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
100.0%
Cost
In-State Tuition
Not reported
Out-of-State Tuition
Not reported
Pell Grant Rate
77.4%
Federal Loan Rate
67.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$15,044
Income $30K–$48K
$15,676
Income $48K–$75K
$17,339
Income $110K+
$22,734
Student Demographics
Women
95.3%
White
28.3%
Black
64.6%
Hispanic
5.5%
Asian
0.0%
Two or More Races
0.0%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
23.2%
Accreditations
- National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc. — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (1)
Undergraduate Certificate (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $26,778 | 45 |