Esthetician License Cost in South Carolina
Documented Esthetician license fees for South Carolina are not published in this dataset, so the total cost varies. Check the current fee schedule with South Carolina Board of Cosmetology — Esthetician before budgeting.
Figures below come from the same dataset as the full guide and list only what the state publishes. Anything not published is marked “varies — check the board” rather than guessed.
Esthetician license cost — South Carolina at a glance
| Pre-license education | 600 hrs required — tuition varies by school |
| Exam fee | Varies — check the board |
| Application fee | Varies — check the board |
| License fee | Varies — check the board |
| Documented fees total | Not published |
| BLS median annual wage | $38,020 (skincare specialists) |
Official source: South Carolina Board of Cosmetology — Esthetician ↗
Fees vs. median pay
The BLS median annual wage for skincare specialists is $38,020. Actual local earnings vary widely by market and experience — use the career ROI tool to model your own numbers.
Frequently asked questions
What does a Esthetician license cost in South Carolina?
Documented fees for South Carolina are not published in this dataset — check South Carolina Board of Cosmetology — Esthetician for the current fee schedule.
Are the exam fee and the license fee the same thing in South Carolina?
No. The exam fee covers sitting for the test, while the application and license fees cover processing and issuing the credential. Each is listed separately in the table above where the state publishes it.
How much does Esthetician training cost in South Carolina?
South Carolina requires 600 hours of pre-license education. Tuition is set by each approved school and varies widely, so contact the programs on your state's approved list for current prices.
Is a Esthetician license in South Carolina worth the cost?
The BLS median annual wage for skincare specialists is $38,020. Earnings vary widely by state and market — treat this as a planning estimate, not a promise.
Budget your Esthetician licensing in South Carolina
This page is informational and not legal advice. Fees, pass rates and retake rules change frequently — verify all figures with South Carolina Board of Cosmetology — Esthetician and your exam vendor before paying (retrieved 2026-08-20).