West Georgia Technical College
Waco, GA
- Award
- Certificate
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $3,410
- Graduates last year
- 290
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $17,736
- Type
- Public
Cosmetology Schools in Georgia
Georgia has 43 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 22 public and 21 private. Together they graduated 3,551 students from these programs in the latest federal count.
Published program tuition runs from $15,000 to $21,895, with a median of $19,260 across the 19 programs that report a program price.
Graduates earned a median of $20,888 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.
The largest programs by graduates are at West Georgia Technical College, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College and Central Georgia Technical College.
43
Schools with this program
3,551
Graduates last year
$19,260
Median program tuition
$20,888
Median earnings, 1 yr after
Cosmetology Schools by city in Georgia
All 43 cosmetology schools in Georgia
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Valdosta, GA
- Award
- Certificate
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $3,480
- Graduates last year
- 254
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $17,075
- Type
- Public
Central Georgia Technical College
Warner Robins, GA
- Award
- Certificate
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $3,448
- Graduates last year
- 246
- Type
- Public
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rome, GA
- Award
- Certificate
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $4,950
- Graduates last year
- 237
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $15,973
- Type
- Public
Southern Regional Technical College
Thomasville, GA
- Award
- Certificate
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $2,952
- Graduates last year
- 205
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $14,699
- Type
- Public
Southern Crescent Technical College
Griffin, GA
- Award
- Certificate
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $3,516
- Graduates last year
- 199
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $18,665
- Type
- Public
Lanier Technical College
Gainesville, GA
- Award
- Certificate
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $3,980
- Graduates last year
- 149
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $23,361
- Type
- Public
Coastal Pines Technical College
Waycross, GA
- Award
- Certificate
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $3,268
- Graduates last year
- 143
- Type
- Public
Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GA
- Award
- Certificate
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $3,540
- Graduates last year
- 137
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $22,247
- Type
- Public
Savannah Technical College
Savannah, GA
- Award
- Certificate
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $3,330
- Graduates last year
- 133
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $17,258
- Type
- Public
North Georgia Technical College
Clarkesville, GA
- Award
- Certificate
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $3,330
- Graduates last year
- 121
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $19,373
- Type
- Public
Georgia Institute of Cosmetology
Athens, GA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $21,895
- Length
- 15 months
- Graduates last year
- 111
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $18,898
- Type
- Private for-profit
Oconee Fall Line Technical College
Sandersville, GA
- Award
- Certificate
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $3,380
- Graduates last year
- 109
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $18,543
- Type
- Public
Paul Mitchell the School-Esani
Roswell, GA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $18,800
- Length
- 13 months
- Graduates last year
- 109
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $26,329
- Type
- Private for-profit
Athens Technical College
Athens, GA
- Award
- Certificate
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $3,390
- Graduates last year
- 94
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $25,525
- Type
- Public
Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, GA
- Award
- Certificate
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $3,382
- Graduates last year
- 80
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $23,806
- Type
- Public
Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GA
- Award
- Certificate
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $4,282
- Graduates last year
- 79
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $15,982
- Type
- Public
Ogeechee Technical College
Statesboro, GA
- Award
- Certificate
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $3,388
- Graduates last year
- 78
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $18,877
- Type
- Public
Georgia Career Institute
Conyers, GA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $18,700
- Length
- 12 months
- Graduates last year
- 72
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $24,563
- Type
- Private for-profit
Empire Beauty School-Morrow
Morrow, GA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $19,260
- Length
- 11 months
- Graduates last year
- 67
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $23,829
- Type
- Private for-profit
Columbus Technical College
Columbus, GA
- Award
- Certificate
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $4,052
- Graduates last year
- 64
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $27,637
- Type
- Public
Keune Academy by 124
Lawrenceville, GA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $19,585
- Length
- 11 months
- Graduates last year
- 63
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $22,508
- Type
- Private for-profit
Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Clarkston, GA
- Award
- Certificate
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $3,386
- Graduates last year
- 56
- Type
- Public
Southeastern Technical College
Vidalia, GA
- Award
- Certificate
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $3,410
- Graduates last year
- 54
- Type
- Public
Empire Beauty School-Kennesaw
Kennesaw, GA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $19,260
- Length
- 11 months
- Graduates last year
- 53
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $26,071
- Type
- Private for-profit
Albany Technical College
Albany, GA
- Award
- Certificate
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $3,364
- Graduates last year
- 49
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $25,343
- Type
- Public
Empire Beauty School-Savannah
Savannah, GA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $19,260
- Length
- 11 months
- Graduates last year
- 48
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $23,892
- Type
- Private for-profit
Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA
- Award
- Certificate
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $3,524
- Graduates last year
- 32
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $20,888
- Type
- Public
Empire Beauty School-Gwinnett
Lawrenceville, GA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $19,260
- Length
- 11 months
- Graduates last year
- 30
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $26,071
- Type
- Private for-profit
Empire Beauty School-Northlake
Atlanta, GA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $19,260
- Length
- 11 months
- Graduates last year
- 30
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $23,065
- Type
- Private for-profit
Shearz Institute
Lithia Springs, GA
- Award
- Certificate
- Graduates last year
- 26
- Type
- Private for-profit
Elaine Sterling Institute
Atlanta, GA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $18,600
- Length
- 12 months
- Graduates last year
- 24
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $23,723
- Type
- Private for-profit
Empire Beauty School-Augusta
Augusta, GA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $19,260
- Length
- 11 months
- Graduates last year
- 23
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $24,138
- Type
- Private for-profit
Rivertown School of Beauty Barber Skin Care and Nails
Columbus, GA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $19,400
- Length
- 12 months
- Graduates last year
- 18
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $20,173
- Type
- Private for-profit
Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology
Dalton, GA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $16,500
- Length
- 12 months
- Graduates last year
- 16
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $17,471
- Type
- Private for-profit
South Georgia Technical College
Americus, GA
- Award
- Certificate
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $3,992
- Graduates last year
- 15
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $17,193
- Type
- Public
Hogan Institute of Cosmetology and Esthetics
Lilburn, GA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $18,500
- Length
- 13 months
- Graduates last year
- 11
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $23,935
- Type
- Private for-profit
MAK Beauty Institute
Cumming, GA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $15,000
- Length
- 11 months
- Graduates last year
- 8
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $38,152
- Type
- Private for-profit
Spelman College
Atlanta, GA
- Award
- Certificate
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $32,470
- Graduates last year
- 7
- Type
- Private nonprofit
Beaver Beauty Academy
Decatur, GA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $15,495
- Length
- 13 months
- Graduates last year
- 4
- Type
- Private for-profit
Pro Way Hair School
Stone Mountain, GA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $21,360
- Length
- 13 months
- Graduates last year
- 4
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $18,138
- Type
- Private for-profit
International School of Skin Nailcare & Massage Therapy
Sandy Springs, GA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $16,659
- Length
- 11 months
- Graduates last year
- 2
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $21,631
- Type
- Private for-profit
Albany Beauty Academy
Albany, GA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $20,500
- Length
- 11 months
- Graduates last year
- 1
- Type
- Private for-profit
Common questions
How much does cosmetology training cost in Georgia?
The median published tuition is $19,260 (range $15,000 to $21,895, 19 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at MAK Beauty Institute ($15,000), Beaver Beauty Academy ($15,495) and Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology ($16,500). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.
How long does cosmetology school take?
Programs that report a length take a median of 11 months to finish (11 to 15 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.
How much do cosmetology graduates earn?
Across 52 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $20,888 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.
Are there public cosmetology programs in Georgia?
Yes. 22 public schools offer it, including West Georgia Technical College, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, Central Georgia Technical College, Georgia Northwestern Technical College and Southern Regional Technical College.
Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.