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Charleston School of Beauty Culture
Charleston, West Virginia · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 514 50th St. SE, Charleston, WV 25304 · Phone: (304) 346-9603 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Nov 2025 · Show Cause · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Charleston School of Beauty Culture is a private for-profit trade school in Charleston, West Virginia, offering barber, esthetician, and cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 70.3% completion rate, near the West Virginia average of 68.5%, with median graduate debt of $6,128 and median earnings of $17,827 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Charleston School of Beauty Culture is $15,831, and federal financial aid can be used here, with 63.2% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbers (U.S.) | $28,600 | $38,210 | $58,960 |
| Skincare specialists | $25,650 | $38,030 | $46,790 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,580 | $34,480 | $46,340 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $27,470 | $38,260 | $46,790 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in West Virginia (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, 1–2 years | 20 | $14,736 | $15,090 | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 10 | $14,736 | $15,090 | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 6 | $14,736 | $15,090 | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | $14,736 | $15,090 | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 2–4 years | 2 | $14,736 | $15,090 | $6,333 |
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
Charleston School of Beauty Culture is a private for-profit trade school located in Charleston, West Virginia. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and federal financial aid (Title IV, including FAFSA and Pell Grants) can be used here. The campus offers programs across barber, esthetician, cosmetology, and nail technology fields, with its most-awarded credentials being barber schools (20), esthetician schools (10), and cosmetology schools (7).
Federal data shows a completion rate of 70.3%, which is near the West Virginia state average of 68.5%. Graduates carry a median debt of $6,128, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $17,827. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $15,831, and 63.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student population with substantial financial need.
This school's small enrollment (46 undergraduates, 43 recent trade completers) and focus on hands-on beauty and personal-care trades suggest programs designed for direct entry into a single licensed trade rather than a broad academic path; whether specific programs suit an adult career-changer depends on program length and schedule, which are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify accreditation status and review current outcomes directly through the College Scorecard and by contacting the school before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The school offers barber, esthetician, cosmetology, and nail technician programs, with barber schools (20), esthetician schools (10), and cosmetology schools (7) being the most awarded.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, 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 aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 70.3%, which is near the West Virginia state average of 68.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported at $6,128.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $17,827.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is listed at $15,831.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
It is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing and financial aid terms compared to public or non-profit institutions.
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 (304) 346-9603 or visit https://wvcsbc.net/ for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?237303.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Fit for career-changers depends on program schedules and lengths, which are not reported in federal data; the school's small size and single-trade focus may suit those seeking direct entry into a licensed trade, but this should be confirmed with the school.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm licensing pathways for barber, cosmetology, esthetician, or nail technician programs.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Charleston School of Beauty Culture at (304) 346-9603 or through its website at https://wvcsbc.net/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; review the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?237303 to compare similar institutions.
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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.