2026 Cosmetology Rankings · GA
Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools in Georgia
40 ranked trade colleges for Cosmetology/Cosmetologist in Georgia out of 1,293 nationally
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Top Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools in Georgia
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#19 in GA
#67 nationally
#67
Complete Data Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GA
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Overall Score 61.3
61.3 / 100
Trade Productivity 65%
1.2% productivity Retention 62%
68% retained Completion 30%
31.3% complete programs Enrollment 11,156
Programs 19 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,400
#20 in GA
#69 nationally
#69
Complete Data South Georgia Technical College
Americus, GA
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Overall Score 60.6
60.6 / 100
Trade Productivity 48%
0.8% productivity Retention 91%
77% retained Completion 87%
52.4% complete programs Enrollment 1,795
Programs 15 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $3,000
#21 in GA
#87 nationally
#87
Complete Data Columbus Technical College
Columbus, GA
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Overall Score 54.6
54.6 / 100
Trade Productivity 79%
1.9% productivity Retention 10%
52% retained Completion 34%
32.1% complete programs Enrollment 3,307
Programs 18 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,400
#22 in GA
#184 nationally
#184
Complete Data Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA
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Overall Score 35
35 / 100
Trade Productivity 12%
0.3% productivity Retention 20%
58% retained Completion 63%
40.1% complete programs Enrollment 11,166
Programs 19 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,400
#23 in GA
#374 nationally
#374
Partial Data Keune Academy by 124
Lawrenceville, GA
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Overall Score 72.5
72.5 / 100
Trade Productivity 83%
53.8% productivity Retention 48%
83% retained Enrollment 117
Programs 1 fields
#24 in GA
#393 nationally
#393
Partial Data Georgia Institute of Cosmetology
Athens, GA
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Overall Score 71.5
71.5 / 100
Trade Productivity 85%
55.5% productivity Retention 29%
75% retained Enrollment 200
Programs 1 fields
#25 in GA
#498 nationally
#498
Partial Data MAK Beauty Institute
Cumming, GA
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Overall Score 65.1
65.1 / 100
Trade Productivity 93%
72.7% productivity Retention 86%
100% retained Enrollment 11
Programs 1 fields
#26 in GA
#506 nationally
#506
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
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Overall Score 64.6
64.6 / 100
Trade Productivity 67%
38.6% productivity Retention 33%
77% retained Enrollment 249
Programs 1 fields
#27 in GA
#665 nationally
#665
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Esani
Roswell, GA
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Overall Score 56.1
56.1 / 100
Trade Productivity 51%
30.4% productivity Retention 23%
71% retained Enrollment 359
Programs 1 fields
#28 in GA
#723 nationally
#723
Partial Data Empire Beauty School-Kennesaw
Kennesaw, GA
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Overall Score 53.1
53.1 / 100
Trade Productivity 57%
32.9% productivity Retention 26%
73% retained Enrollment 161
Programs 1 fields
#29 in GA
#783 nationally
#783
Partial Data Empire Beauty School-Savannah
Savannah, GA
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Overall Score 49.2
49.2 / 100
Trade Productivity 66%
37.8% productivity Retention 5%
44% retained Enrollment 127
Programs 1 fields
#30 in GA
#843 nationally
#843
Partial Data Empire Beauty School-Morrow
Morrow, GA
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Overall Score 45.7
45.7 / 100
Trade Productivity 46%
27.7% productivity Retention 6%
49% retained Enrollment 242
Programs 1 fields
#31 in GA
#865 nationally
#865
Partial Data Georgia Career Institute
Conyers, GA
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Overall Score 44.1
44.1 / 100
Trade Productivity 21%
14.0% productivity Retention 32%
76% retained Enrollment 515
Programs 2 fields
#32 in GA
#873 nationally
#873
Partial Data Empire Beauty School-Gwinnett
Lawrenceville, GA
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Overall Score 43.8
43.8 / 100
Trade Productivity 39%
23.1% productivity Retention 45%
82% retained Enrollment 130
Programs 1 fields
#33 in GA
#1014 nationally
#1014
Partial Data Empire Beauty School-Augusta
Augusta, GA
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Overall Score 34.8
34.8 / 100
Trade Productivity 54%
31.5% productivity Retention 7%
50% retained Enrollment 73
Programs 1 fields
#34 in GA
#1020 nationally
#1020
Partial Data Empire Beauty School-Northlake
Atlanta, GA
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Overall Score 34.6
34.6 / 100
Trade Productivity 40%
23.6% productivity Retention 13%
60% retained Enrollment 127
Programs 1 fields
#35 in GA
#1022 nationally
#1022
Partial Data Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology
Dalton, GA
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Overall Score 34.4
34.4 / 100
Trade Productivity 59%
34.0% productivity Retention 13%
60% retained Enrollment 47
Programs 1 fields
#36 in GA
#1211 nationally
#1211
Partial Data Elaine Sterling Institute
Atlanta, GA
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Overall Score 20.7
20.7 / 100
Trade Productivity 6%
3.7% productivity Retention 23%
71% retained Enrollment 641
Programs 2 fields
#37 in GA
#1222 nationally
#1222
Partial Data Rivertown School of Beauty Barber Skin Care and Nails
Columbus, GA
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Overall Score 19.8
19.8 / 100
Trade Productivity 18%
12.0% productivity Retention 14%
62% retained Enrollment 150
Programs 1 fields
#38 in GA
#1253 nationally
#1253
Partial Data Hogan Institute of Cosmetology and Esthetics
Lilburn, GA
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Overall Score 14.5
14.5 / 100
Trade Productivity 25%
15.9% productivity Retention 2%
18% retained Enrollment 69
Programs 1 fields
#39 in GA
#1259 nationally
#1259
Partial Data Pro Way Hair School
Stone Mountain, GA
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Overall Score 13
13 / 100
Trade Productivity 10%
6.0% productivity Retention 29%
75% retained Enrollment 67
Programs 1 fields
#40 in GA
#1283 nationally
#1283
Partial Data Beaver Beauty Academy
Decatur, GA
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Overall Score 6.8
6.8 / 100
Trade Productivity 14%
8.5% productivity Retention 3%
33% retained Enrollment 47
Programs 1 fields