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Cosmetology in Georgia

Cosmetology Schools in Georgia

4,631 students earned Cosmetology degrees in Georgia in the 2021-2022 year.

A Cosmetology major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Cosmetology Majors in Georgia

Cosmetology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2,475
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2,475
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2,156

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, a cosmetology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of cosmetology majors in Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 49.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.0%
  • White: 35.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 3.9%
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Jobs for Cosmetology Grads in Georgia

There are 16,900 people in the state and 790,010 people in the nation working in cosmetology jobs.

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Wages for Cosmetology Jobs in Georgia

In this state, cosmetology grads earn an average of $30,430. Nationwide, they make an average of $33,220.

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There are 10 colleges in Georgia that offer cosmetology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

317 Degrees in Major Awarded
577 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,117. The student loan default rate is 4.20% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $17,936 after graduation.

214 Degrees in Major Awarded
617 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The student loan default rate of 0.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid.

208 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,326 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,289 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

206 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,567 Total Students

74% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,224 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

205 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,582 Total Students

36% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $28,110 after graduation. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

181 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,200 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,994 a year.

169 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,614 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,166. The student loan default rate is 4.50% which is lower than average. In their early career, CGTC grads earn an average salary of $26,370.

167 Degrees in Major Awarded
311 Total Students

86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $24,068 after graduation. This private institution charges an average net price of $18,720.

162 Degrees in Major Awarded
396 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $27,282. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,425 a year. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

147 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,577 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 24%.

Cosmetology Careers in GA

Some of the careers cosmetology majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Personal Service Worker Supervisors 17% $36,630
Manicurists and Pedicurists 17% $27,090
Skincare Specialists 16% $27,600
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 14% $22,470

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to cosmetology.

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Culinary Arts 864
Funeral & Mortuary Science 135

View all majors related to Cosmetology

View Nationwide Cosmetology Report

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