Is Strand College of Hair Design worth it?
Strand College of Hair Design is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (small city). It awarded 73 certificates in 2024, most often in aesthetician and skin care specialist, cosmetology and massage therapy.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$19,881
Median earnings 4 years after
$20,562
Median earnings 10 years after
$21,301
Average net price
$9,998
Completion rate
75%
Completions (2024)
73
Years to pay back
1.9 years
Students (undergrad)
70
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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 | 36 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 28 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 9 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for Strand College of Hair Design. 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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