Professional License Requirements in South Carolina
Browse all professional licensing guides available for South Carolina.
Acupuncturist
2625 hours education $52,500 - $53,500 South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners
Architect
4000 hours education $79,500 - $80,500 South Carolina Board of Architectural Examiners
Audiologist
5000 hours education $71,500 - $72,500 South Carolina Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Barber
1500 hours education $7,595 - $8,595 South Carolina Board of Barber Examiners
Chiropractor
4200 hours education $128,500 - $129,500 South Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Contractor
0 hours education $300 - $700 South Carolina Contractors' Licensing Board
Cosmetologist
1500 hours education $6,000 - $17,000 South Carolina Board of Cosmetology
Court Reporter
2400 hours education $17,500 - $18,500 South Carolina Board of Court Reporter Examiners
Cpa
150 hours education $1,400 - $2,800 South Carolina Board of Accountancy
Dental Assistant
0 hours education $500 - $1,300 South Carolina State Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
2200 hours education $25,500 - $26,500 South Carolina Board of Dentistry
Dietitian
1800 hours education $49,500 - $50,500 South Carolina Board of Examiners in Dietetics
Electrician
0 hours education $150 - $500 South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation — Residential Builders Commission
Funeral Director
2400 hours education $20,500 - $21,500 South Carolina State Board of Funeral Service
Home Inspector
120 hours education $3,000 - $4,000 South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR)
Hvac Technician
2000 hours education $3,500 - $4,500 South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation — Contractors' Licensing Board
Insurance Adjuster
20 hours education $500 - $925 South Carolina Department of Insurance
Insurance Agent
20 hours education $200 - $500 South Carolina Department of Insurance (SCDOI)
Landscape Architect
4000 hours education $49,500 - $50,500 South Carolina Board of Landscape Architectural Examiners
Locksmith
0 hours education $500 - $1,000 No state licensing required
Massage Therapist
500 hours education $7,000 - $8,000 South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation — Board of Massage/Bodywork Therapy
Medical Assistant
720 hours education $7,000 - $8,000 South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
Mortgage Loan Officer
20 hours education $800 - $1,800 South Carolina Board of Financial Institutions
Notary Public
0 hours education $50 - $120 South Carolina Secretary of State
Nursing
1500 hours education $17,500 - $18,500 South Carolina Board of Nursing
Occupational Therapist
3500 hours education $67,500 - $68,500 South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy
Optician
0 hours education $7,500 - $8,500 South Carolina Board of Examiners in Opticianry
Paralegal
720 hours education $7,500 - $8,500 South Carolina Bar — Certified Paralegal Program
Paramedic
170 hours education $1,100 - $2,100 South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control - EMS Division
Personal Trainer
100 hours education $700 - $1,700 No state licensing required
Pest Control
0 hours education $600 - $1,600 Clemson University Department of Pesticide Regulation (on behalf of SC)
Pharmacy Technician
0 hours education $500 - $1,200 South Carolina Board of Pharmacy
Phlebotomist
80 hours education $800 - $1,800 No state licensing required
Physical Therapist
4500 hours education $81,500 - $82,500 South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
Pilot
80 hours education $11,000 - $12,000 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Plumber
0 hours education $200 - $500 South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation — Residential Builders Commission
Private Investigator
0 hours education $1,000 - $2,000 South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED)
Real Estate Appraiser
150 hours education $3,800 - $4,800 South Carolina Real Estate Appraisers Board
Real Estate Broker
90 hours education $500 - $1,100 South Carolina Real Estate Commission (SCREC)
Respiratory Therapist
2200 hours education $23,500 - $24,500 South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners – Respiratory Care
Security Guard
8 hours education $500 - $750 South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED)
Social Worker
3000 hours education $47,500 - $48,500 South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners
Speech Pathologist
2400 hours education $54,500 - $55,500 South Carolina Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Surveyor
3000 hours education $32,500 - $33,500 South Carolina Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
Tax Preparer
0 hours education $500 - $750 Internal Revenue Service
Teacher
3200 hours education $32,500 - $33,500 South Carolina Department of Education
Truck Driver
160 hours education $4,400 - $5,400 South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles
Veterinary Technician
2000 hours education $13,875 - $14,875 South Carolina Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Welder
480 hours education $4,500 - $5,500 South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation / AWS Accredited Test Facility