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Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia

2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia

43 Colleges
$17,041 Avg Salary
$8,995 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. This report analyzed 43 schools in Georgia to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate certificate programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Cosmetology program at each school on the list.

Check out the cosmetology undergraduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Georgia.

Our analysis found Georgia Career Institute to be the most popular school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Georgia. Located in the large suburb of Conyers, Georgia Career Institute is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 98% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Georgia Career Institute carry an average student debt load of $8,518. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $72.

Full Cosmetology at Georgia Career Institute Report

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Elaine Sterling Institute is a great place for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of Atlanta, Elaine Sterling Institute is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 97% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Elaine Sterling Institute take out $8,570 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $95, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Out of the 43 schools in Georgia that were part of this year’s ranking, Paul Mitchell the School Esani landed the # 3 spot on the list. Paul Mitchell the School Esani is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the small city of Roswell.

About 98% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 2% are male.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Esani carry an average student debt load of $10,378. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $102, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Atlanta School of Massage helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular cosmetology schools in Georgia. Located in the large suburb of Atlanta, Atlanta Institute of Aesthetics is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Of the 172 students majoring in cosmetology at Atlanta Institute of Aesthetics, 1% are male and 99% are female.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Atlanta Institute of Aesthetics take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $9,222.

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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Georgia Institute of Cosmetology helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular cosmetology schools in Georgia. GIC is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Athens.

About 93% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 7% are male.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at GIC take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $11,477. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $149, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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With a ranking of #6, Paul Mitchell the School Atlanta did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Paul Mitchell the School Atlanta is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Atlanta.

Women make up 94% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

Cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Atlanta take out an average of $12,274 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $87.

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#7

Keune Academy by 124

Lawrenceville, GA

Keune Academy by 124 did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Lawrenceville, Keune Academy by 124 is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

About 95% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 5% are male.

This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $132, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Empire Beauty School-Morrow landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Empire Beauty School-Morrow is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Morrow.

Of the 43 students majoring in cosmetology at Empire Beauty School-Morrow, 5% are male and 95% are female.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Empire Beauty School-Morrow take out $11,800 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $72.

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Wiregrass Georgia Technical College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a small public school located in the suburb of Valdosta.

Women make up 92% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

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West Georgia Technical College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. West Georgia Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Waco.

Women make up 98% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at West Georgia Technical College take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $8,885.

Full Cosmetology at West Georgia Technical College Report

Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular 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.

  • 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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