Esthetician Schools in Georgia

Georgia has 21 schools with esthetician programs in this directory: 11 public and 10 private. Together they graduated 1,089 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $13,080 to $20,500, with a median of $14,200 across the 9 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $23,361 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Elaine Sterling Institute, Georgia Career Institute and Paul Mitchell the School-Esani.

21
Schools with this program
1,089
Graduates last year
$14,200
Median program tuition
$23,361
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 21 esthetician schools in Georgia

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Elaine Sterling Institute

Atlanta, GA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,000
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
311
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,723
Type
Private for-profit

Georgia Career Institute

Conyers, GA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$15,400
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
189
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,563
Type
Private for-profit

Paul Mitchell the School-Esani

Roswell, GA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$14,200
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
125
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,329
Type
Private for-profit

Lanier Technical College

Gainesville, GA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,980
Graduates last year
57
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,361
Type
Public

Ogeechee Technical College

Statesboro, GA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,388
Graduates last year
37
Median earnings, 1 yr
$18,877
Type
Public

Columbus Technical College

Columbus, GA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,052
Graduates last year
36
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,637
Type
Public

Albany Technical College

Albany, GA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,364
Graduates last year
28
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,343
Type
Public

Athens Technical College

Athens, GA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,390
Graduates last year
21
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,525
Type
Public

Shearz Institute

Lithia Springs, GA

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Certificate
Graduates last year
15
Type
Private for-profit

Beaver Beauty Academy

Decatur, GA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$13,495
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
8
Type
Private for-profit

Albany Beauty Academy

Albany, GA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$20,500
Length
10 months
Type
Private for-profit

Atlanta Technical College

Atlanta, GA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,382
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,806
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does esthetician training cost in Georgia?

The median published tuition is $14,200 (range $13,080 to $20,500, 9 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology ($13,080), Rivertown School of Beauty Barber Skin Care and Nails ($13,300) and Beaver Beauty Academy ($13,495). 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 esthetician school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 10 months to finish (9 to 12 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do esthetician graduates earn?

Across 17 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $23,361 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public esthetician programs in Georgia?

Yes. 11 public schools offer it, including Lanier Technical College, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, Ogeechee Technical College, West Georgia Technical College and Columbus 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.