Georgia Career Institute is located in Conyers, GA, and is a beauty school that specializes in cosmetology training. Georgia Career Institute is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, having held that accreditation for the last 23 consecutive years. This school primarily offers education in the area of cosmetology, ensuring that students who complete the program get the skills and education needed to pursue licensure and long term employment. In addition, Georgia Career Institute also provides a nail technology program for individuals who want to pursue nail artistry, an esthetics program, which provides an excellent education in the area of skin care, and a cosmetology instructor training program for professionals who want to become a cosmetology instructor.
About a thousand students completed their training at this school over the last couple of years, with students having a graduation rate of around 53%. In 2009 the reported default rate of individuals taking student loans to cover the tuition costs for this school was around 12%.
Georgia Career Institute provides student services in the form of cosmetology career guidance to help students and job placement options for individuals looking for work. State licensing procedures may vary, and as such it is suggested students lookup obtaining a license in cosmetology. To read more and get consumer disclosures, please visit gci.edu.
Programs Offered
The list below shows all the programs that may be offered at Georgia Career Institute. Actual programs may differ from the list below, to get an official list of programs offered please visit the school's website or by phone at (770) 689-4795.
Cosmetology (1,500 Hours)
Cosmetology program takes approximately thirteen months to complete. Students who complete this program may be eligible to pursue licensing.
Program Details:
- Tuition (including any fees) estimate is $21,000*
- The estimated cost of supplies that may be required is $300*
- 71 students completed this program in the previous reported year
- The length of the cosmetology program is usually 13 months
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Esthetician (1,000 Hours)
The esthetician program takes about twelve months for most students to complete.
Program Details:
- Tuition (including any fees) estimate is $17,000*
- Cost of required supplies: $300*
- 97 students completed the esthetician program last year
- Takes about 12 months to complete
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Massage Therapy (750 Hours)
The massage therapy program offered commonly takes about ten months to complete and may satisfy education requirements for licensing.
Program Details:
- Tuition (including any fees) estimate is $13,000*
- The estimated cost of supplies that may be required is $300*
- 47 students completed this program in the previous reported year
- The length of the massage therapy program is usually 10 months
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(620 Hours)
The program offered commonly takes about six months to complete and may satisfy education requirements for licensing.
Program Details:
- Tuition (including any fees) estimate is $11,000*
- Cost of required supplies: $300*
- Takes about 6 months to complete
Cosmetology, Barber and Nail Instructor (750 Hours)
The cosmetology, barber and nail instructor program offered commonly takes about eight months to complete and may satisfy education requirements for licensing.
Program Details:
- Tuition (including any fees) estimate is $4,000*
- The estimated cost of supplies that may be required is $300*
- The length of the cosmetology, barber and nail instructor program is usually 8 months
Notes:
*Amounts for tuition, fees, and supplies are an estimate which are calculated based on historical data and should be solely used for informational purposes only.
**Repayment rates, earnings, and loan payments are estimates and should be treated as informational tools only, contact the school for official information.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The cost of attendance is approximately $11,500 per year, after the grants, scholarships and other forms of aid are calculated. In order to calculate a more personalized cost check out their cost calculator here. The cost to submit an application is $100. Student who wish to obtain more information regarding financial aid may contact the school's financial aid office at (770) 922-7653, which has information regarding types of aid, forms and more. Any tuition and financial aid figures listed provide an outline of costs at this school, however they may not accurately represent current costs, fees, or tuition. Please check with Ai Atlanta for more information.
Note: Financial aid is only available for those who qualify, check with the school for details.
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 70% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 44% | $4,311 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 52% | $7,049 |
Other Cosmetology Schools Nearby
The list of nearby cosmetology schools below offer beauty and cosmetology programs similar to Georgia Career Institute. Click the links below to get a detailed profile for each school.
- Pro Way Hair School in Dalton, GA (16 miles away)
- Empire Beauty School - Morrow in Speedway, IN (19 miles away)
- Empire Beauty School - Gwinnett in Whitehall, PA (22 miles away)
- Profile Institute of Barber - Styling in The Villages, FL (22 miles away)
- The Process Institute of Cosmetology in Atlanta, GA (22 miles away)
- Paul Mitchell the School - Atlanta in Miami, FL (25 miles away)
- Empire Beauty School - Dunwoody in Altamonte Springs, FL (27 miles away)
- Paul Mitchell the School - Esani in Ottawa, KS (33 miles away)