Is Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence worth it?
Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Florence, South Carolina (rural area), part of the Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology system. It awarded 143 certificates in 2024, most often in aesthetician and skin care specialist; cosmetology; and cosmetology, barber nail instructor.
Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence 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-Florence
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$16,248
Median earnings 4 years after
$24,468
Median earnings 10 years after
$25,542
Average net price
$21,962
Completion rate
80%
Completions (2024)
143
Years to pay back
3.6 years
Students (undergrad)
172
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $16,226 | $24,128 | 203 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, 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 | 71 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 70 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 2 |
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Sources: federal figures for Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence. 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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