Trade schools in Charleston, SC

8 trade and technical schools are within 30 miles of Charleston, SC, 5 of them in the city. Popular programs nearby include cosmetology, esthetician, medical assistant, and medical billing & coding.

Within 30 miles
8
In Charleston
5
Public colleges
1
Programs offered
34

8 schools within 30 mi of Charleston, SC

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  1. Top of the Line Barber College

    Charleston, SC · 3.0 mi · Private

    • Barbering

  2. Vski Cosmetology School

    Charleston, SC · 4.0 mi · Private

    • Cosmetology
    • Esthetician

  3. Paul Mitchell the School-Charleston

    North Charleston, SC · 4.3 mi · Private

    • Cosmetology
    • Esthetician

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  5. Southeastern College-Charleston

    North Charleston, SC · 5.9 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Medical billing & coding
    • Massage therapy
    • +4

  6. Trident Technical College

    Charleston, SC · 7.7 mi · Public

    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +24

  7. Miller-Motte College-Charleston

    Charleston, SC · 9.6 mi · Private

    • CDL & truck driving
    • Medical assistant
    • Medical billing & coding

  8. Charleston Cosmetology Institute

    Charleston, SC · 10 mi · Private

    • Cosmetology
    • Esthetician
    • Nail technician

  9. Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Goose Creek

    Goose Creek, SC · 15 mi · Private

    • Cosmetology
    • Esthetician

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Frequently asked questions

How many trade schools are near Charleston?

There are 8 trade and technical schools within 30 miles of Charleston, SC, including 1 public college.

What trades can I study near Charleston?

The most common programs nearby are cosmetology (5 schools), esthetician (4 schools), medical assistant (3 schools), medical billing & coding (3 schools), occupational therapy assistant (2 schools), and CDL & truck driving (2 schools).

How do I choose a trade school in Charleston?

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