| Academy of Cosmetology | Private, Non-profit, Less than 2 years | Non-degree granting | Charleston, 29418 |
| Charleston Cosmetology Institute | Private, Non-profit, Less than 2 years | Non-degree granting | Charleston, 29420 |
| Charleston School of Massage | Private, Non-profit, Less than 2 years | Non-degree granting | Charleston, 29412 |
| Charleston Southern University | Private, For-profit, 4 years or more | Masters | Charleston, 29406 |
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Public, 4 years or more | Masters | Charleston, 29409 |
| College of Charleston | Public, 4 years or more | Masters | Charleston, 29424 |
| Johnson & Wales University-Charleston | Private, For-profit, 4 years or more | Bachelors | Charleston, 29403 |
| Medical University of South Carolina | Public, 4 years or more | Doctoral and First Professional | Charleston, 29425 |
| Trident Technical College | Public, 2 to 4 years | Associates | Charleston, 29423 |
