Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2024 tuition & fees of the largest programs at Charleston Cosmetology Institute with program length and completion time.
2024 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at Charleston Cosmetology Institute
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $19,500-1500 Contact Hours13 Months $16,042
2Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist $5,150-450 Contact Hours4 Months $5,356
3Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $12,995-600 Contact Hours5 Months $9,978

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 Cosmetology/Cosmetologist program which is the largest program at Charleston Cosmetology Institute.

2024 Living Costs

The 2024 average living costs is $25,740 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at Charleston Cosmetology Institutehas increased by 16.61% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at Charleston Cosmetology Institute.
Living Costs Trends
Charleston Cosmetology Institute 2024 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2020$14,911$6,305
2021$16,211$6,305
2022$13,949$5,343
2023$16,731$5,343
2024$20,592$5,148
Living Costs Trends Chart