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Cosmetology and barber schools in Georgia
39 schools in Georgia offer cosmetology and barbering programs (22 of them public), with 39 certificate and 0 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $22,247 a year after finishing, compared with $23,112 nationally.
All cosmetology and barbering programs in Georgia
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Technical CollegeColumbus, GA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 121 | $27,637 | $22,383 | n/a | $4,052 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-EsaniRoswell, GA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 245 | $26,329 | $36,835 | $9,500 | $18,800 |
| Empire Beauty School-GwinnettLawrenceville, GA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 32 | $26,071 | $26,761 | $9,833 | $19,260 |
| Empire Beauty School-KennesawKennesaw, GA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 59 | $26,071 | $26,761 | $9,833 | $19,260 |
| Athens Technical CollegeAthens, GA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 126 | $25,525 | $32,372 | n/a | $3,390 |
| Albany Technical CollegeAlbany, GA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 114 | $25,343 | $18,729 | $5,783 | $3,364 |
| Georgia Career InstituteConyers, GA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 368 | $24,563 | $21,967 | $7,917 | $15,609 |
| Empire Beauty School-AugustaAugusta, GA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 23 | $24,138 | $27,578 | $10,493 | $19,260 |
| Hogan Institute of Cosmetology and EstheticsLilburn, GA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 39 | $23,935 | $21,493 | $10,666 | $14,800 |
| Empire Beauty School-SavannahSavannah, GA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 54 | $23,892 | $24,548 | $10,222 | $19,260 |
| Empire Beauty School-MorrowMorrow, GA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 73 | $23,829 | $25,814 | $10,667 | $19,260 |
| Atlanta Technical CollegeAtlanta, GA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 142 | $23,806 | $23,113 | $9,500 | $3,382 |
| Elaine Sterling InstituteAtlanta, GA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 401 | $23,723 | $24,440 | $9,500 | $17,000 |
| Lanier Technical CollegeGainesville, GA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 206 | $23,361 | n/a | n/a | $3,980 |
| Empire Beauty School-NorthlakeAtlanta, GA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 30 | $23,065 | $25,413 | $12,619 | $19,260 |
| Keune Academy by 124Lawrenceville, GA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 76 | $22,508 | $34,603 | $9,833 | $19,585 |
| Chattahoochee Technical CollegeMarietta, GA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 137 | $22,247 | $23,459 | n/a | $3,540 |
| International School of Skin Nailcare & Massage TherapySandy Springs, GA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 130 | $21,631 | $22,444 | $6,333 | $16,500 |
| Gwinnett Technical CollegeLawrenceville, GA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 37 | $20,888 | $24,754 | n/a | $3,524 |
| Rivertown School of Beauty Barber Skin Care and NailsColumbus, GA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 66 | $20,173 | $21,693 | $9,500 | $23,000 |
| North Georgia Technical CollegeClarkesville, GA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 121 | $19,373 | $19,405 | n/a | $3,330 |
| Georgia Institute of CosmetologyAthens, GA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 114 | $18,898 | $24,441 | $11,000 | $21,895 |
| Ogeechee Technical CollegeStatesboro, GA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 115 | $18,877 | $27,904 | n/a | $3,388 |
| Southern Crescent Technical CollegeGriffin, GA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 232 | $18,665 | n/a | n/a | $3,516 |
| Oconee Fall Line Technical CollegeSandersville, GA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 109 | $18,543 | n/a | n/a | $3,380 |
| Pro Way Hair SchoolStone Mountain, GA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 31 | $18,138 | $22,598 | $16,500 | $21,360 |
| West Georgia Technical CollegeWaco, GA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 327 | $17,736 | $20,155 | $5,912 | $3,410 |
| Savannah Technical CollegeSavannah, GA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 188 | $17,258 | $23,015 | n/a | $3,330 |
| South Georgia Technical CollegeAmericus, GA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 64 | $17,193 | n/a | n/a | $3,992 |
| Wiregrass Georgia Technical CollegeValdosta, GA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 381 | $17,075 | $28,312 | n/a | $3,480 |
| Augusta Technical CollegeAugusta, GA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 103 | $15,982 | $13,604 | n/a | $4,282 |
| Georgia Northwestern Technical CollegeRome, GA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 241 | $15,973 | $30,855 | n/a | $4,950 |
| Southern Regional Technical CollegeThomasville, GA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 242 | $14,699 | $16,836 | n/a | $2,952 |
| Coastal Pines Technical CollegeWaycross, GA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 143 | n/a | $25,111 | n/a | $3,268 |
| Georgia Piedmont Technical CollegeClarkston, GA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 56 | n/a | $19,014 | n/a | $3,386 |
| Southeastern Technical CollegeVidalia, GA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 54 | n/a | $17,218 | n/a | $3,410 |
| Central Georgia Technical CollegeWarner Robins, GA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 348 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,448 |
| Shearz InstituteLithia Springs, GA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 60 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $18,000 |
| Spelman CollegeAtlanta, GA | Private college | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $32,470 |
Cities with the most programs: Atlanta (4), Lawrenceville (3), Columbus (2), Athens (2), Augusta (2), Savannah (2), Roswell (1), Kennesaw (1), Albany (1), Conyers (1), Lilburn (1), Morrow (1).
What counts: cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, nail technology and makeup.
Frequently asked questions
How many cosmetology and barber schools are in Georgia?
39 schools in Georgia awarded cosmetology and barbering certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 39 certificate and 0 associate programs.
Which cosmetology and barbering program in Georgia has the highest earnings?
Columbus Technical College in Columbus, where certificate graduates earned a median of $27,637 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest cosmetology and barbering school in Georgia?
By yearly tuition and fees, Southern Regional Technical College in Thomasville charges $2,952 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do cosmetology and barbering graduates make in Georgia?
The typical certificate program in Georgia reported median earnings of $22,247 one year after graduation and $23,950 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
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Cosmetology and barber schools nationwide
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.