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Georgia Career Institute
Conyers, Georgia · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 900 Flat Shoals Road SE, Conyers, GA 30094 · Phone: (770) 922-7653 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Aug 2026 · Show Cause · Council on Occupational Education; Jun 2025 · Accreditation Reaffirmed: Probation Removed. 2 sanction actions in the window.
Georgia Career Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Conyers, GA offering esthetician, nail technician, and cosmetology programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Georgia Career Institute has a 69.0% completion rate versus a 49.7% state average, with median graduate debt of $7,735 and median earnings of $23,686 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Georgia Career Institute is $19,399, federal financial aid is accepted (Title IV), and 51.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $32,670 | $48,660 | $51,510 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $21,390 | $26,910 | $36,130 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $17,310 | $34,560 | $48,730 |
| Massage therapists | $19,010 | $50,820 | $76,260 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Georgia (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 185 | $16,570 | $24,035 | $8,434 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 98 | $16,570 | $24,035 | $8,434 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 84 | $16,570 | $24,035 | $8,434 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 39 | $17,838 | $18,087 | $7,725 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Georgia Career Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Conyers, Georgia, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. Students can use federal financial aid (Title IV) to help pay for programs here. The campus awards credentials mainly in esthetician, nail technician, cosmetology, and massage therapy training, with esthetician programs being the largest by completions.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 69.0%, which is above the Georgia state average of 49.7%. Graduates carry a median debt of $7,735, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $23,686. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $19,399, and 51.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income students attend this campus.
This school fits students seeking shorter, hands-on personal care and wellness training rather than multi-year degree programs, given its focus on esthetician, nail tech, cosmetology, and massage therapy fields. Whether it suits a specific career changer depends on program length and schedule details not included here — those should be confirmed directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and check current federal outcome data, prospective students can contact the Council on Occupational Education or look up the school on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard using the link provided by the institution.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Georgia Career Institute offers four program families: esthetician, nail technician, cosmetology, and massage therapy schools. The largest programs by completions are esthetician (185), nail technician (98), and cosmetology (84).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs. About 51.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 69.0%, which is above the Georgia state average of 49.7%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
The median debt among graduates is $7,735, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $23,686.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $19,399.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Georgia Career Institute is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition structure and eligibility for certain aid programs; students should confirm terms directly with the school.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the data provided; contact the school at (770) 922-7653 or visit https://gci.edu/ for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?138822.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify schedule flexibility or program length, so fit for adult career changers is not reported in federal data; contact the school directly to ask.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in the data provided; contact the school at (770) 922-7653 for program-specific licensing information.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Georgia Career Institute at (770) 922-7653 or through its website, https://gci.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported in this listing; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?138822 for comparison tools.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.