Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2024 tuition & fees of the largest programs at Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Columbia with program length and completion time.
2024 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Columbia
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $8,470$2,308600 Contact Hours5 Months $9,978
2Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $18,300$2,9381500 Contact Hours12 Months $16,042
3Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor $7,983$165750 Contact Hours6 Months $7,334

Tuition & Fees Trends Chart

The following chart shows the changes of tuition and books & supplies costs over the past 5 years. The cost is for the Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist program which is the largest program at Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Columbia.

2024 Living Costs

The 2024 average living costs is $12,620 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Columbiahas increased by 16.53% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Columbia.
Living Costs Trends
Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Columbia 2024 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2020$5,735$3,420
2021$5,980$3,565
2022$6,410$3,820
2023$6,915$3,915
2024$7,515$5,105
Living Costs Trends Chart