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Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-North Augusta
North Augusta, South Carolina · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 1113 Knox Avenue, North Augusta, SC 29841 · Phone: (803) 278-1200 · 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-North Augusta is a private for-profit trade school in North Augusta, SC offering cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 42.9% 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.
Annual cost of attendance is $22,473, federal financial aid can be used at this Title IV-eligible school, and 75.8% 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 |
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 | 56 | $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-North Augusta is a private for-profit trade school located in North Augusta, South Carolina. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students can use federal financial aid (Title IV) to help pay for enrollment. The school's primary program offering is cosmetology, with 56 program completers reported and an undergraduate enrollment of 118 students.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 42.9%, which is below the South Carolina state average of 52.0%. Graduates carry a median debt of $8,661, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $25,542. Annual cost of attendance is $22,473, and 75.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student body with significant financial need. Program length in years is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This school may suit those seeking a focused, single-track cosmetology program rather than a multi-program career campus. Whether it fits an adult career-changer specifically is not reported for this campus in federal data — the setting is described only as a large suburb, without further detail on schedule flexibility. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review official outcomes data via the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling, since figures can change year to year and this listing reflects only what is reported in federal data at the time of writing.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers a cosmetology program, with 56 reported program completers. It is the only program family listed for this location.
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. Additionally, 75.8% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 42.9%, which is below the South Carolina state average of 52.0%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates of this school is $8,661, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $25,542.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $22,473, according to federal data.
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, ownership structure, and financial aid dynamics compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (803) 278-1200 or visit its website for details.
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 official federal outcomes data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?218159.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
This is not reported for this campus in federal data, since program length and schedule flexibility are not specified; 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; contact the school or South Carolina's cosmetology licensing board to confirm requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (803) 278-1200 or visit its website at https://www.kennethshuler.com/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby cosmetology schools is not reported in this listing; use the College Scorecard link to compare outcomes across schools directly.
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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.