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Top of the Line Barber College
Charleston, South Carolina · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 69 Columbus Street, Suite A & B, Charleston, SC 29403 · Phone: (843) 573-0078 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Top of the Line Barber College is a private for-profit trade school in Charleston, SC, offering barber programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Top of the Line Barber College has a 23.1% completion rate, below South Carolina's 52.0% state average, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median debt and earnings figures are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Top of the Line Barber College is $24,674, and federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here. About 39.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbers | $23,240 | $32,900 | $61,770 |
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 | 26 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
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
Top of the Line Barber College is a private for-profit trade school in Charleston, 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 their education. The campus awards credentials in one program family, barber schools, with 26 completers reported in federal data.
Federal outcome data shows a completion rate of 23.1%, which is below the South Carolina state average of 52.0%. Median debt of graduates and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is reported at $24,674. About 39.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the roughly 45 enrolled undergraduates come from lower-income backgrounds.
This campus offers a single, focused barber program rather than multiple trade tracks or associate degrees, which may suit students seeking a direct path into barbering rather than a broader vocational curriculum. Career changers should weigh the below-average completion rate against their own circumstances and confirm current program length, schedule, and licensing requirements directly with the school. Prospective students can verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcomes data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Top of the Line Barber College offers barber school programs, with 26 completers reported in federal data. It is a single-program campus focused on barbering.
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 students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 23.1%, 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 is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (843) 573-0078 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. You can check the College Scorecard at the link provided for any future updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $24,674.
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 pricing, financial aid terms, and institutional accountability compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the available federal data. Contact the school directly at (843) 573-0078 or visit its website to confirm current program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review federal outcomes data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?487807.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers a single, focused barber program, which may suit someone seeking a direct path into that trade rather than a broad set of options; specific fit for career changers is not detailed in federal data, so contacting the school is recommended.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not detailed in the available federal data. Contact the school at (843) 573-0078 or visit its website for specifics on state barber licensing.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Top of the Line Barber College at (843) 573-0078 or through its website, https://www.topofthelinebarbercollege.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This comparison is not available from the data provided here. Use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and other figures with nearby barber schools.
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- Southeastern College-CharlestonNorth Charleston, SC · 67% completion
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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.