Average

Score: 47/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

50/100 · earnings-weighted

Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-North Augusta

Less than 2-Year Private For-Profit

📍 North Augusta, South Carolina 29841

🌐 www.kennethshuler.com/

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Rating Context: This is a specialized vocational program (less than 2-year). Our comprehensive rating system is optimized for traditional colleges and may not fully reflect the value of career-focused training programs.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 68%

Outcomes

C+

63/100

Affordability

42/100

Resources

48/100

Experience

53/100

Prestige

25/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

125

Total Enrollment

68%

Graduation Rate

81%

Retention Rate

20.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-North Augusta, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$25,542

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$17,656

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$8,661

Median debt at graduation

42.9%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

75.8%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 34% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 35th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (SC wage index 0.81). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-North Augusta

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	$16,226	$24,128	-8%	#679 of 1025	#530	$9,500

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-North Augusta Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $238,302
Avg rent near campus: $1,489/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 30901 (13.7% cap, Augusta)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	N/A	N/A

Financial Aid

94%

Receive Any Aid

78%

Receive Pell Grants

90%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 71 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-North Augusta's top programs commonly pursue.

Makeup artists, theatrical and performance

$50k/yr 7,000 jobs

Skincare specialists

$42k/yr 97,400 jobs

Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

$35k/yr 575,200 jobs

Manicurists and pedicurists

$35k/yr 210,100 jobs

Shampooers

$31k/yr 18,500 jobs

Student Demographics

125

Total Students

95%

Women

63%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 37%

Hispanic 3%

Black 60%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 63%

25-64 (Adult) 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-North Augusta?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-North Augusta?

Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.

What is the graduation rate at Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-North Augusta?

The graduation rate at Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-North Augusta is 68%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-North Augusta a good school?

Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-North Augusta has a Repit College Score of 47/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a vocational program, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-North Augusta?

Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-North Augusta has a total enrollment of 125 students.

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