Cosmetology Schools in Atlanta, GA

Atlanta, GA has 4 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 1 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 141 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Graduates earned a median of $23,765 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Atlanta Technical College, Empire Beauty School-Northlake and Elaine Sterling Institute.

4
Schools with this program
141
Graduates last year
$23,765
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 4 cosmetology schools in Atlanta, GA

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Atlanta Technical College

Atlanta, GA

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Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,382
Graduates last year
80
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,806
Type
Public

Empire Beauty School-Northlake

Atlanta, GA

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Program tuition
$19,260
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
30
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,065
Type
Private for-profit

Elaine Sterling Institute

Atlanta, GA

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Program tuition
$18,600
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
24
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,723
Type
Private for-profit

Spelman College

Atlanta, GA

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Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$32,470
Graduates last year
7
Type
Private nonprofit

Also within 30 miles of Atlanta

Beaver Beauty Academy

Decatur, GA

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Program tuition
$15,495
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
4
Type
Private for-profit

Pro Way Hair School

Stone Mountain, GA

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Program tuition
$21,360
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
4
Median earnings, 1 yr
$18,138
Type
Private for-profit

Chattahoochee Technical College

Marietta, GA

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Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,540
Graduates last year
137
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,247
Type
Public

Shearz Institute

Lithia Springs, GA

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Graduates last year
26
Type
Private for-profit

Empire Beauty School-Morrow

Morrow, GA

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Program tuition
$19,260
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
67
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,829
Type
Private for-profit

Empire Beauty School-Gwinnett

Lawrenceville, GA

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Program tuition
$19,260
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
30
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,071
Type
Private for-profit

Paul Mitchell the School-Esani

Roswell, GA

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Program tuition
$18,800
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
109
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,329
Type
Private for-profit

Empire Beauty School-Kennesaw

Kennesaw, GA

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Program tuition
$19,260
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
53
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,071
Type
Private for-profit

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville, GA

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Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,524
Graduates last year
32
Median earnings, 1 yr
$20,888
Type
Public

Common questions

How much do cosmetology graduates earn?

Across 4 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $23,765 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 Atlanta, GA?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Atlanta 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.