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Cosmetology & Beauty School - Columbia, SC

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Paul Mitchell The School Columbia - Cosmetology School

Long known for its hospitality, affordability, and abundant recreational activities, South Carolina’s capital and largest city is an up-and-coming center for business and career opportunities. This makes Paul Mitchell Beauty School Columbia a great place to grow as a stylist and launch your dream career.

 

Our 17,000-square-foot cosmetology school campus enjoys a prime location just over the Congaree river in West Columbia with plenty of parking and easy access. A mile up the road from the Riverwalk and another mile to Columbia’s trendy Vista downtown arts and entertainment district.

 

Come launch your beauty career in Columbia, the city ‘where friendliness flows.’

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Cosmetology

Cosmetology (1500 hrs)

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Barbering

Barbering (1500 hrs)

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Esthetics

Esthetics (600 hr)

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Nail Technology

Nail Technology (300 hr)

Nail Technology

Student Instructor

Student Instructor (750 hrs)

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Financial Aid
and Scholarships

We love supporting the dreams of our Future Professionals. That’s why our Financial Aid Office at our Columbia campus is here to help educate you on the types of financial aid. There are several financial aid, alternative funding, and scholarship options available to those who qualify.

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE
IN COLUMBIA

Our cosmetology school students (we call them Future Professionals) donate their time, talent and energy to various charities through cut-a-thons, fashion shows and countless other fundraising events and philanthropic activities. We make a difference—and have fun doing it!

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Digital Support

Whether they’re at home, in the classroom, or hiking along Lake Murray, our beauty school students always have access to their assignments, the latest school news, and career tips from beauty industry leaders at their fingertips.

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Student Teams

At Paul Mitchell The School Columbia, education doesn’t end at the classroom door. Our student-run Green Team teaches our school and local communities how to respect the Earth and find innovative ways to reduce, reuse and recycle.

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COVID-19 INFORMATION

We are committed to the health and well-being of our entire school community. For health and safety resources, and current information, visit our dedicated COVID-19 page.

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CONSUMER INFORMATION

Learn more about our graduation, placement, and licensure rates, and much more.

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School Disclosures
  • ADA Disability Policy

  • Financial Aid Code of Conduct

  • Campus Safety and Security Policy

  • Cosmetology Viewbook

  • Arbitration Agreement

  • List of State Reciprocity Requirements - Student Instructor

  • Disability Verification Packet

  • National Center for Educational Statistics

  • Drug-Free Workplace Policy

  • FAQ

  • List of State Reciprocity Requirements - Barbering

  • List of State Reciprocity Requirements - Manicuring

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  • Facebook Page

  • Protected Class Non-Discrimination Policy and Procedures

  • HEERF Disclosures

  • List of State Reciprocity Requirements - Cosmetology

  • Title IX Training Materials

Title IX Coordinator

Nikiya Smith
700 Gervais Street Suite D,
Columbia, SC 29201
nikiyas@pmtscolumbiasc.com
803-772-2232

Paul Mitchell The School Columbia
FAFSA CODE

E02123

Address

1008 Meeting St.,
West Columbia, SC 29169

Phone

803-772-2232

ENTITY NAME

PMSC COLUMBIA LLC, dba Paul Mitchell The School Columbia

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