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Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Georgia

2023 Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Georgia

36 Colleges
$15,565 Avg Salary
$10,334 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Cosmetology School for You

Cosmetology is the most popular major in Georgia with 4,283 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022.

There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Georgia ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 36 schools in Georgia to see which ones offered the best programs for trade school students.

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2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in Georgia

Check out the cosmetology programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Cosmetology Schools

Our 2023 rankings named Elaine Sterling Institute the best school in Georgia for cosmetology students. Located in the city of Atlanta, Elaine Sterling Institute is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Paul Mitchell the School Esani is a great place for cosmetology students. Paul Mitchell the School Esani is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Roswell.

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#3

Keune Academy by 124

Lawrenceville, GA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Keune Academy by 124 is a great place for cosmetology students. Located in the large suburb of Lawrenceville, Keune Academy by 124 is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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Out of the 36 schools in Georgia that were part of this year’s ranking, Empire Beauty School-Kennesaw landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Kennesaw, Empire Beauty School-Kennesaw is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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#5

Empire Beauty School-Gwinnett

Lawrenceville, GA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Empire Beauty School-Gwinnett. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Georgia list. Empire Beauty School-Gwinnett is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Lawrenceville.

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Empire Beauty School-Morrow did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #6 on the list. Empire Beauty School-Morrow is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Morrow.

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Atlanta School of Massage landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best cosmetology programs. Located in the suburb of Atlanta, Atlanta Institute of Aesthetics is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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Empire Beauty School-Northlake ranked #8 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Georgia list. Located in the suburb of Atlanta, Empire Beauty School-Northlake is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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Georgia Career Institute did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Conyers, Georgia Career Institute is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Atlanta landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best cosmetology programs. Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Atlanta is a private for-profit school located in the city of Marietta.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
South Carolina 1,516
Arkansas 1,191
North Carolina 2,549
Florida 10,801
Virginia 1,085
Louisiana 3,726
West Virginia 377
Alabama 821
Kentucky 1,003
Tennessee 2,270
Mississippi 872

One of 4 majors within the trade school area of study, cosmetology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Cosmetology Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist 50,210
Aesthetician/Esthetician & Skin Care Specialist 40,040
Nail Technician/Specialist & Manicurist 13,960
Barbering/Barber 9,893
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist 2,907
Other Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts 2,184
Master Aesthetician/Esthetician 1,729
Hair Styling/Stylist & Hair Design 1,238
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, & Nail Instructor 1,230
Make-Up Artist/Specialist 440
Electrolysis/Electrology & Electrolysis Technician 354
Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager 336
Permanent Cosmetics/Makeup & Tattooing 90

Related Major Annual Graduates
Culinary Arts 22,075
Funeral & Mortuary Science 2,186
Casino Operations and Services 385
Other Personal & Culinary Services 95

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Tiffany Bumgardner.

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