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2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in Georgia

36 Colleges
$15,448 Avg Salary
$12,543 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Cosmetology School for You

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Cosmetology Schools in Georgia ranking. This report analyzed 36 schools in Georgia to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in Georgia

The following schools top our list of the Best Cosmetology Colleges.

Top 10 Best Cosmetology Schools

#1

Elaine Sterling Institute

Sandy Springs, GA

Our analysis found Elaine Sterling Institute to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a degree in Georgia. Elaine Sterling Institute is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Sandy Springs.

After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Elaine Sterling Institute carry an average student debtload of $12,806.

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Out of the 36 schools in Georgia that were part of this year’s ranking, Paul Mitchell the School Esani landed the # 2 spot on the list. Paul Mitchell the School Esani is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Roswell.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Esani take out $12,265 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $88.

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#3

Keune Academy by 124

Lawrenceville, GA

Out of the 36 schools in Georgia that were part of this year’s ranking, Keune Academy by 124 landed the # 3 spot 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.

While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at Keune Academy by 124 accumulate an average of around $9,833 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $88.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Empire Beauty School-Kennesaw. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in Georgia list. Located in the suburb of Kennesaw, Empire Beauty School-Kennesaw is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Cosmetology majors at Empire Beauty School-Kennesaw take out an average of $14,194 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $80.

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#5

Empire Beauty School-Gwinnett

Lawrenceville, GA

Out of the 36 schools in Georgia that were part of this year’s ranking, Empire Beauty School-Gwinnett landed the # 5 spot on the list. Empire Beauty School-Gwinnett is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Lawrenceville.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Empire Beauty School-Gwinnett take out is $14,194. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $80.

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Empire Beauty School-Morrow came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Schools in Georgia ranking. Empire Beauty School-Morrow is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Morrow.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Empire Beauty School-Morrow take out $14,477 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $65, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Atlanta School of Massage came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in the suburb of Atlanta, Atlanta Institute of Aesthetics is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Atlanta Institute of Aesthetics carry an average student debtload of $15,083.

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

After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Empire Beauty School-Northlake carry an average student debtload of $14,506. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $73, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Georgia Career Institute landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best cosmetology programs. Located in the suburb of Conyers, Georgia Career Institute is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at Georgia Career Institute accumulate an average of around $10,175 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $82, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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With a ranking of #10, Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Atlanta did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students. Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Atlanta is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of Marietta.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Atlanta take out is $12,572.

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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
North Carolina 193
South Carolina 0
Arkansas 1
Alabama 110
Mississippi 26

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

Related Major Annual Graduates
Culinary Arts 19,806
Funeral & Mortuary Science 2,354
Casino Operations and Services 192
Other Personal & Culinary Services 81

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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