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Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. programs in Georgia

Career-focused certificate and associate programs in this field prepare students for related technical and professional work.

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Start with the Value Rating, then compare earnings and estimated total cost. A higher earnings figure does not automatically mean a better value if the program also costs substantially more.

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Programs with 5-year earnings33 of 40
Programs with a cost estimate39 of 40

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Lawrenceville, GA · Public

Gwinnett Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Good Value
Earnings
$20,6351 year after completion
$29,7165 years after completion
Est. total cost $13,325 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Atlanta, GA · Private

Elaine Sterling Institute

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$20,3811 year after completion
$26,4565 years after completion
Est. total cost $60,325 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Cumming, GA · Private

MAK Beauty Institute

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$18,5191 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $26,039 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Savannah, GA · Private

Empire Beauty School-Savannah

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$17,7541 year after completion
$19,9135 years after completion
Est. total cost $35,237 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Lawrenceville, GA · Private

Empire Beauty School-Gwinnett

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$17,6981 year after completion
$22,8165 years after completion
Est. total cost $32,244 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Kennesaw, GA · Private

Empire Beauty School-Kennesaw

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$17,6981 year after completion
$22,8165 years after completion
Est. total cost $29,904 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Augusta, GA · Private

Empire Beauty School-Augusta

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$17,1891 year after completion
$22,4095 years after completion
Est. total cost $33,740 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Lawrenceville, GA · Private

Keune Academy by 124

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$17,1571 year after completion
$23,6735 years after completion
Est. total cost $28,053 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Roswell, GA · Private

Paul Mitchell the School-Esani

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$17,0571 year after completion
$23,9505 years after completion
Est. total cost $36,859 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Atlanta, GA · Private

Empire Beauty School-Northlake

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$16,8971 year after completion
$22,5945 years after completion
Est. total cost $33,203 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Athens, GA · Public

Athens Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$16,8151 year after completion
$25,2695 years after completion
Est. total cost $13,829 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Conyers, GA · Private

Georgia Career Institute

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$16,5701 year after completion
$23,0665 years after completion
Est. total cost $29,782 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Marietta, GA · Public

Chattahoochee Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Good Value
Earnings
$16,4941 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $6,780 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Athens, GA · Private

Georgia Institute of Cosmetology

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$16,1761 year after completion
$20,8355 years after completion
Est. total cost $28,650 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Augusta, GA · Public

Augusta Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$16,0721 year after completion
$21,6575 years after completion
Est. total cost $20,865 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Morrow, GA · Private

Empire Beauty School-Morrow

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$15,9881 year after completion
$21,0005 years after completion
Est. total cost $33,754 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Americus, GA · Public

South Georgia Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Outstanding Value
Earnings
$15,7021 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $2,316 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Valdosta, GA · Public

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Outstanding Value
Earnings
$15,4111 year after completion
$18,8705 years after completion
Est. total cost $1,222 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Waco, GA · Public

West Georgia Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Good Value
Earnings
$15,3031 year after completion
$21,9305 years after completion
Est. total cost $4,889 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Gainesville, GA · Public

Lanier Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$15,0631 year after completion
$27,9835 years after completion
Est. total cost $15,520 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Thomasville, GA · Public

Southern Regional Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Outstanding Value
Earnings
$15,0421 year after completion
$26,9325 years after completion
Est. total cost $1,618 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Columbus, GA · Public

Columbus Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Good Value
Earnings
$14,9991 year after completion
$31,0365 years after completion
Est. total cost $7,962 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Atlanta, GA · Private

Profile Institute of Barber-Styling

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$14,9871 year after completion
$16,2505 years after completion
Est. total cost $33,203 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Statesboro, GA · Public

Ogeechee Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$14,9041 year after completion
$32,5105 years after completion
Est. total cost $13,019 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Atlanta, GA · Public

Atlanta Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$14,7971 year after completion
$21,8345 years after completion
Est. total cost $-1,819 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Clarkston, GA · Public

Georgia Piedmont Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$14,6991 year after completion
$19,7375 years after completion
Est. total cost $27,384 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Rome, GA · Public

Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$14,5441 year after completion
$16,4815 years after completion
Est. total cost $11,383 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Warner Robins, GA · Public

Central Georgia Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$14,2411 year after completion
$25,2945 years after completion
Est. total cost $14,033 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Savannah, GA · Public

Savannah Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$14,2271 year after completion
$15,8465 years after completion
Est. total cost $12,167 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Waycross, GA · Public

Coastal Pines Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$14,0391 year after completion
$17,7045 years after completion
Est. total cost $-251 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Dalton, GA · Private

Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$13,8991 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $23,769 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Lilburn, GA · Private

Hogan Institute of Cosmetology and Esthetics

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$13,8471 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $65,121 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Griffin, GA · Public

Southern Crescent Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$13,0741 year after completion
$23,8135 years after completion
Est. total cost $11,265 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Columbus, GA · Private

Rivertown School of Beauty Barber Skin Care and Nails

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$12,9691 year after completion
$19,6475 years after completion
Est. total cost $32,809 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Sandersville, GA · Public

Oconee Fall Line Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$12,7201 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $25,560 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Clarkesville, GA · Public

North Georgia Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Good Value
Earnings
$12,3511 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $7,970 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Stone Mountain, GA · Private

Pro Way Hair School

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$12,0111 year after completion
$19,2655 years after completion
Est. total cost $30,761 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Vidalia, GA · Public

Southeastern Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$11,8941 year after completion
$12,6875 years after completion
Est. total cost $21,118 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Albany, GA · Public

Albany Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value N/A
Earnings
N/A1 year after completion
$20,6685 years after completion
Est. total cost $9,003 1 to less than 2 year certificate
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