Georgia Institute of Cosmetology

Georgia Institute of Cosmetology is a private for-profit less-than-two-year institution located in Athens, Georgia, in a midsize city setting. The school enrolls 378 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 43.17 out of 100. Its completion rate is 47% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 74% (IPEDS 2023).

The school offers a certificate program in Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, preparing students for licensure and entry-level employment in the cosmetology field. The curriculum covers foundational and practical cosmetology skills required for professional practice in Georgia.

Athens is a midsize city in northeastern Georgia, home to a steady demand for licensed cosmetology professionals. Georgia Institute of Cosmetology provides students in the Athens area with direct pathways to cosmetology careers through focused, credential-based training.