Georgia Institute of Cosmetology
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. 67% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Georgia Institute of Cosmetology is a private for-profit institution located in Athens, Georgia with approximately 250 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $13,000 per year. Typical graduates earn $18,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: graduates earn a median of $18,100 ten years out, which is modest but roughly in line with what many cosmetology careers pay in this region, and the $9,500 median debt load is relatively manageable for a vocational program. Worth considering if you're committed to the cosmetology field and want a small, focused environment in Athens — but go in clear-eyed that this career path has a real earnings ceiling, and you should ask the school directly about its graduation and licensure exam pass rates before enrolling.
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After Graduation
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (250 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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