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Academy of Hair Technology
Greenville, South Carolina · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 3715 E North St Ste F, Greenville, SC 29615 · Phone: (864) 322-0300 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Academy of Hair Technology is a private for-profit trade school in Greenville, South Carolina, offering cosmetology and nail technician programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Academy of Hair Technology reports a 100.0% completion rate, above South Carolina's 52.0% state average, with median graduate debt of $3,417 and median earnings of $22,893 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Academy of Hair Technology is reported at $18,804, federal financial aid (FAFSA/Pell) can be used here, and 39.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $21,340 | $33,700 | $56,770 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $18,450 | $33,810 | $43,260 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in South Carolina (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 49 | $18,839 | $12,591 | $4,233 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 24 | $18,839 | $12,591 | $4,233 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 12 | $18,839 | $12,591 | $4,233 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Academy of Hair Technology is a private for-profit trade school in Greenville, South Carolina. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid (Title IV) to help pay for their education. The campus's most-awarded programs are cosmetology (61 completers) and nail technician training (24 completers), reflecting its focus on cosmetology-schools and nail-tech-schools program families across three total programs offered.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 100.0%, well above the South Carolina state average of 52.0%. Graduates carry a median debt of $3,417, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $22,893. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $18,804, and 39.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income enrollees. Undergraduate enrollment is small, at 58 students, with 85 trade completers counted in recent data.
This campus may suit students seeking focused, hands-on training in cosmetology or nail technology rather than a multi-year associate degree path; the completion and debt figures suggest relatively short, structured programs, though exact program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Anyone considering enrollment should independently verify accreditation status with NACCAS and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current federal outcome figures before making a decision.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Academy of Hair Technology offers cosmetology and nail technician programs, with three total programs listed. Cosmetology accounts for 61 completers and nail technician training for 24.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students may use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The reported completion rate is 100.0%, compared to a South Carolina state average of 52.0%, placing this campus above the state average.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported at $3,417.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $22,893.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is reported at $18,804.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which means it operates as a business rather than a publicly funded or nonprofit institution; this can affect tuition pricing and financial aid structure.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (864) 322-0300 or via https://www.hairchamps.com/ to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through NACCAS and check federal outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?376446.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's cosmetology and nail technician programs are structured career-training offerings rather than multi-year degrees, which may suit those seeking focused vocational training, though specific fit for career changers is not detailed in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for cosmetology and nail technician careers are not reported in this data; contact the school or South Carolina's licensing board to confirm requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Academy of Hair Technology at (864) 322-0300 or through its website, https://www.hairchamps.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this data; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?376446 to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across schools.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.