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Cosmetology at Atlanta Technical College
If you are interested in studying Cosmetology, consider the program at Atlanta Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Atlanta Technical College sits in Atlanta, GA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 142 cosmetology degrees were granted at Atlanta Technical College.
Online & Distance Learning at Atlanta Technical College
Distance learning is available at Atlanta Technical College. Among 4,498 students, 1,585 (35%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,549 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Cosmetology Rankings at Atlanta Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Atlanta Technical College’s Cosmetology program against peer institutions.
Earnings for Cosmetology Graduates from Atlanta Technical College
Students who complete Atlanta Technical College’s Cosmetology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $14,797 |
| 2 years | $16,580 |
| 3 years | $14,148 |
| 4 years | $15,923 |
| 5 years | $21,834 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Cosmetology graduates from Atlanta Technical College take home a median $15,923, compared with $30,324 for all Atlanta Technical College graduates — about 47% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Cosmetology graduates from Atlanta Technical College is $16,324.
More Specific Cosmetology Concentrations at Atlanta Technical College
The Cosmetology program at Atlanta Technical College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Cosmetology | 80 |
| Barbering | 56 |
| Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor | 6 |
Top-Paying Careers for Cosmetology Graduates
Graduates of the Cosmetology program at Atlanta Technical College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Cosmetology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Skincare Specialists | $60,954 |
| Barbers | $47,321 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $39,017 |
| Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance | $36,599 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $31,083 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $29,229 |
| Shampooers | $26,903 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.