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Cosmetology Schools in Georgia

4,283 Cosmetology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 2,252
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2,252
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2,031
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2,031
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2,031

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: 0.9%
  • Black or African American: 47.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.2%
  • White: 38.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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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
510 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 70% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $19,700 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

#2

Elaine Sterling Institute

Sandy Springs
214 Degrees in Major Awarded
387 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 7.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

208 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,608 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,010 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $1,445. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

206 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,709 Total Students

A typical student attending Wiregrass Georgia Technical College will pay a net price of $1,978. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

205 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,649 Total Students

In their early career, Savannah Tech grads earn an average salary of $26,478. This public school has an average net price of $4,992. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

181 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,437 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,583 after earning their degree at this institution.

169 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,140 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Graduates earn an average $24,689 after graduation. A typical student attending CGTC will pay a net price of $2,404.

167 Degrees in Major Awarded
239 Total Students

An average student at Paul Mitchell the School Esani will pay a net price of $17,645. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. In their early career, Paul Mitchell the School Esani grads earn an average salary of $23,165.

162 Degrees in Major Awarded
303 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $22,953 a year. The student loan default rate is 6.90% which is lower than average. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

147 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,615 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. A typical student attending Georgia Piedmont Technical College will pay a net price of $3,708. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

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

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