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Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Nails-Columbia

Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Nails-Columbia is a Private, Less than 2 years school located in Columbia, SC. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $18,300 over its programs in average.
The school has a total enrollment of 124 and it offers 2 programs.
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Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Nails-Columbia is Cosmetology/Cosmetologist. Its 2023 tuition and fees are $17,766 and the national average is $16,042.
Its tuition is relatively higher than national average of Cosmetology/Cosmetologist program. The length of the program is 1500 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete is 13 months.
The following table shows the 2 largest vocational programs at Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Nails-Columbia with tuition, fees, and completion time for each program.
2 Largest Career Programs at Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Nails-Columbia
Program2023 Tuition & FeesNational AverageBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion Time
1Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $17,766$16,042$2,9381500 Contact Hours13 Months
2Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor $7,883$7,334$165750 Contact Hours6 Months

2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Nails-Columbia is $18,300 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all career programs and costs for some program may quietly differ from the average cost.
Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Nails-Columbia offers the alternative tuition plans .
76% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,500 (exclude student loans).
Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Nails-Columbia 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$18,300
Books & Supplies$2,938
Off-Campus Room & Board$17,288
Off-Campus Expenses$9,788
Average Financial Amount$5,500

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Nails-Columbia offers 2 vocational programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate and 1-2 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 43 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Nails-Columbia
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1 Year Certificate100
2 Years Certificate1043
Total2043

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 43 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 1 Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Personal and Culinary Services [+] ✕ 0 completers-
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor✕0-
Total0
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Personal and Culinary Services [+] ✕ 43 completers-
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist✕43-
Total43

Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation

Total 124 students are attending at Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Nails-Columbia. There are 4 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 1 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1 (5.00%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 9 (full-time) and 1 (part-time).
Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Nails-Columbia 2023 Key Statistics
Student Population124
Number of Faculty5
Student to Faculty Ratio20 to 1

Student Population at Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Nails-Columbia

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 100 students enrolled into Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Nails-Columbia. By gender, 3 male and 97 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Nails-Columbia.
Student Population By Gender
Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Nails-Columbia
TotalMaleFemale
Total100397
Full-time60357
Part-tme40040
There are 17 White (17.00%), 81 Black/African American (81.00%), 1 Hispanic (1.00%), and 2 students with other races attending Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Nails-Columbia.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Nails-Columbia
TotalMaleFemale
Total100397
American Indian/Native American000
Asian000
Black/African American81378
Hispanic101
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White17017
Two More101
Un-Known000
Non-resident Alien000
By age range, at Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Nails-Columbia, 30 students are aged 20 to 24 (30.00% of total students), 15 students are aged below 20 (15.00%), 2 students are aged above 50 (4.00%).
Graduate Student Population By Age at Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Nails-Columbia
TotalMaleFemale
Total100397
Under 18202
Age 18-1913013
Age 20-2117215
Age 22-2413112
Age 25-2922022
Age 30-3418018
Age 35-39404
Age 40-49909
Age 50-64202

Directory and Accreditation Information

Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Nails-Columbia is accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc. (7/1/1985 - Current[Estimated Date]).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Nails-Columbia.
449 Saint Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC
803-772-6042
School Website
Admission Page
Financial Aid Information

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