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Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence
Florence, South Carolina · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 2443 West Lucas Street, Florence, SC 29501 · Phone: (843) 679-3778 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Mar 2026 · Monitoring · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences; Apr 2026 · Renewal of Accreditation.
Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence is a private for-profit trade school in Florence, SC offering cosmetology and esthetician programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence has an 80.4% completion rate versus a 52.0% state average, with median graduate debt of $8,661 and median earnings of $25,542 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence is $28,021, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and 76.8% 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 |
| Skincare specialists | $22,530 | $39,670 | $58,430 |
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, 1–2 years | 74 | $15,358 | $14,609 | $9,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 61 | $15,358 | $14,609 | $9,500 |
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
Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence is a private for-profit trade school located in Florence, South Carolina. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used to attend. Its two program families are cosmetology schools and esthetician schools, with cosmetology (74 completers) and esthetician training (61 completers) making up its top programs.
According to federal data, this campus has a completion rate of 80.4%, well above the state average of 52.0% for similar programs. Graduates carry a median debt of $8,661, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $25,542. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $28,021, and 76.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
This campus, set in a fringe rural locale, appears geared toward students pursuing focused, hands-on training in cosmetology and esthetics rather than multi-year associate degrees, based on the program families offered. Career changers and adults exploring a shorter vocational path may want to review program specifics directly with the school. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard for the most up-to-date federal outcome data before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The campus offers cosmetology schools and esthetician schools programs. Cosmetology has 74 completers and esthetician training has 61 completers, per the listing data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school 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 financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used to attend.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 80.4%, which is above the state average of 52.0%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $8,661, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $25,542, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $28,021.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels, financial aid packaging, and the type of institutional accreditation it holds compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program length is not reported for this campus in the provided data; contact the school at (843) 679-3778 or visit its website for program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?460011.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not report program length or schedule flexibility, so this cannot be confirmed from federal data alone; contact the school directly to discuss fit for career changers.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; check with the South Carolina cosmetology licensing board or contact the school directly.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence by phone at (843) 679-3778 or through its website at https://www.kennethshuler.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 listing; use the College Scorecard link 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.