Nail tech schools in South Carolina

Looking for nail technician schools in South Carolina? There are 4, including 4 private career schools. Nail technicians in South Carolina earn a median $33,810 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
4
Public colleges
0
Median pay in SC
$33,810

4 nail technician schools

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  1. Academy of Hair Technology

    Greenville, SC · Private

    • Nail technician
    • Cosmetology
    • Esthetician

  2. Charleston Cosmetology Institute

    Charleston, SC · Private

    • Nail technician
    • Cosmetology
    • Esthetician

  3. Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia

    West Columbia, SC · Private

    • Nail technician
    • Cosmetology
    • Barbering
    • +1

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  5. Southeastern Esthetics Institute

    Elgin, SC · Private

    • Nail technician
    • Massage therapy
    • Esthetician

What nail technicians earn in South Carolina

Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.

Nail technician salary in South CarolinaHow to become a nail technician

Median pay
$33,810
$16.26 an hour
Typical range
$18,450–$62,550
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in SC
710
Job growth, 2025–35
+9.2%
21,900 openings a year (U.S.)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.

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Frequently asked questions

How many nail technician schools are in South Carolina?

We list 4 schools in South Carolina with nail technician programs: 4 private career schools. Campuses are in Greenville, Charleston, West Columbia, and Elgin.

How much does nail technician school cost in South Carolina?

Among the 4 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $11,409 to $18,210. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.

How much do nail technicians make in South Carolina?

The median pay for nail technicians in South Carolina is $33,810 a year, and most earn between $18,450 and $62,550, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a nail technician school in South Carolina?

Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.

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