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Trade and career schools in Georgia
Georgia has 83 accredited campuses awarding trade and career credentials, 27,303 credentials a year. The average completion rate is 50% (rank 47 of 53 states), median graduate debt $10,667, and 51% of campuses are for-profit.
83campuses
27,303credentials / yr
50%avg completion
$10,667median graduate debt
$31,206median earnings, 10 yrs
By trade
Cosmetology schools
47 campuses · $15,357 yr-1 pay Medical assistant programs
41 campuses · $24,338 yr-1 pay Medical billing & coding programs
32 campuses · $27,775 yr-1 pay HVAC schools
27 campuses · $33,949 yr-1 pay Radiology & sonography programs
25 campuses · $41,267 yr-1 pay Welding schools
24 campuses · $32,627 yr-1 pay Auto mechanic schools
23 campuses · $30,853 yr-1 pay EMT & paramedic training
22 campuses · $37,332 yr-1 pay CDL / truck driving schools
21 campuses · $35,098 yr-1 pay Electrician schools
21 campuses · $38,499 yr-1 pay LPN / LVN programs
21 campuses · $34,892 yr-1 pay CNA classes
20 campuses · $34,892 yr-1 pay Culinary & pastry schools
19 campuses · $17,840 yr-1 pay Esthetician schools
19 campuses · $15,183 yr-1 pay Dental assistant schools
18 campuses · $24,861 yr-1 pay Phlebotomy classes
17 campuses · $21,361 yr-1 pay Barber schools
16 campuses · $14,999 yr-1 pay Construction trades programs
16 campuses Diesel mechanic schools
16 campuses · $28,158 yr-1 pay Surgical technologist programs
16 campuses · $39,157 yr-1 pay CNC & machining programs
15 campuses · $32,627 yr-1 pay Dental hygiene programs
12 campuses · $46,963 yr-1 pay Nail technician schools
12 campuses · $14,771 yr-1 pay Pharmacy technician programs
12 campuses · $24,185 yr-1 pay Massage therapy schools
10 campuses · $19,735 yr-1 pay Aviation maintenance (A&P) schools
8 campuses · $37,115 yr-1 pay Lineman schools
5 campuses · $41,914 yr-1 pay Plumbing schools
4 campuses
47 campuses · $15,357 yr-1 pay Medical assistant programs
41 campuses · $24,338 yr-1 pay Medical billing & coding programs
32 campuses · $27,775 yr-1 pay HVAC schools
27 campuses · $33,949 yr-1 pay Radiology & sonography programs
25 campuses · $41,267 yr-1 pay Welding schools
24 campuses · $32,627 yr-1 pay Auto mechanic schools
23 campuses · $30,853 yr-1 pay EMT & paramedic training
22 campuses · $37,332 yr-1 pay CDL / truck driving schools
21 campuses · $35,098 yr-1 pay Electrician schools
21 campuses · $38,499 yr-1 pay LPN / LVN programs
21 campuses · $34,892 yr-1 pay CNA classes
20 campuses · $34,892 yr-1 pay Culinary & pastry schools
19 campuses · $17,840 yr-1 pay Esthetician schools
19 campuses · $15,183 yr-1 pay Dental assistant schools
18 campuses · $24,861 yr-1 pay Phlebotomy classes
17 campuses · $21,361 yr-1 pay Barber schools
16 campuses · $14,999 yr-1 pay Construction trades programs
16 campuses Diesel mechanic schools
16 campuses · $28,158 yr-1 pay Surgical technologist programs
16 campuses · $39,157 yr-1 pay CNC & machining programs
15 campuses · $32,627 yr-1 pay Dental hygiene programs
12 campuses · $46,963 yr-1 pay Nail technician schools
12 campuses · $14,771 yr-1 pay Pharmacy technician programs
12 campuses · $24,185 yr-1 pay Massage therapy schools
10 campuses · $19,735 yr-1 pay Aviation maintenance (A&P) schools
8 campuses · $37,115 yr-1 pay Lineman schools
5 campuses · $41,914 yr-1 pay Plumbing schools
4 campuses
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| Campus | City | Type | Trades | Grads / yr | Completion | Grad debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Georgia Technical College | Warner Robins | Public | Welding, Cosmetology, Aviation maint., CNA | 2,184 | 47% | $9,608 |
| Wiregrass Georgia Technical College | Valdosta | Public | CDL, Cosmetology, LPN, Welding | 1,536 | 50% | not reported |
| West Georgia Technical College | Waco | Public | Welding, Cosmetology, CDL, Auto tech | 1,535 | 35% | $11,110 |
| Savannah Technical College | Savannah | Public | Welding, CDL, Aviation maint., CNA | 1,284 | 43% | $3,258 |
| Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Rome | Public | Cosmetology, Welding, Medical assistant, Billing & coding | 1,260 | 43% | $6,421 |
| Chattahoochee Technical College | Marietta | Public | Auto tech, Welding, HVAC, CNA | 1,196 | 38% | not reported |
| Coastal Pines Technical College | Waycross | Public | Welding, CNA, Medical assistant, Cosmetology | 1,144 | 48% | not reported |
| Atlanta Technical College | Atlanta | Public | Barber, HVAC, Cosmetology, Auto tech | 1,127 | 49% | $9,500 |
| Lanier Technical College | Gainesville | Public | Auto tech, CNA, Cosmetology, Welding | 1,114 | 34% | not reported |
| Southern Regional Technical College | Thomasville | Public | Welding, CDL, Cosmetology, CNA | 1,055 | 31% | not reported |
| Southern Crescent Technical College | Griffin | Public | Cosmetology, Auto tech, EMT / paramedic, Welding | 1,003 | 58% | $9,500 |
| Athens Technical College | Athens | Public | Auto tech, Cosmetology, Welding, CDL | 881 | 51% | not reported |
| Gwinnett Technical College | Lawrenceville | Public | Auto tech, Construction, Welding, HVAC | 879 | 32% | $13,000 |
| South Georgia Technical College | Americus | Public | CDL, Welding, Auto tech, Culinary | 807 | 61% | not reported |
| United Education Institute-Morrow | Morrow | for-profit | Medical assistant, Dental assisting, HVAC, Auto tech | 695 | 51% | $9,500 |
| Albany Technical College | Albany | Public | CDL, Auto tech, CNA, Cosmetology | 689 | 42% | $12,412 |
| North Georgia Technical College | Clarkesville | Public | Cosmetology, CDL, Welding, Lineworker | 675 | 39% | $7,823 |
| Oconee Fall Line Technical College | Sandersville | Public | Welding, CDL, Cosmetology, Auto tech | 674 | 65% | $6,514 |
| Augusta Technical College | Augusta | Public | Electrician, Welding, Cosmetology, HVAC | 621 | 31% | $4,500 |
| Ogeechee Technical College | Statesboro | Public | CDL, Welding, Cosmetology, CNA | 602 | 43% | $9,500 |
| Columbus Technical College | Columbus | Public | Welding, Auto tech, HVAC, Medical assistant | 585 | 27% | $8,756 |
| Elaine Sterling Institute | Atlanta | for-profit | Esthetics, Nail tech, Massage therapy, Cosmetology | 508 | 67% | $9,500 |
| Southeastern Technical College | Vidalia | Public | CDL, Welding, CNA, Cosmetology | 478 | 38% | $5,750 |
| Georgia Piedmont Technical College | Clarkston | Public | HVAC, Auto tech, Welding, CDL | 415 | 44% | $12,666 |
| Georgia Career Institute | Conyers | for-profit | Esthetics, Nail tech, Cosmetology, Massage therapy | 406 | 69% | $7,735 |
| United Education Institute-Stone Mountain | Stone Mountain | for-profit | Medical assistant, Dental assisting, HVAC, Electrician | 280 | 56% | $9,500 |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Atlanta | Duluth | for-profit | Aviation maint., Welding | 269 | 46% | $31,500 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Esani | Roswell | for-profit | Esthetics, Cosmetology | 267 | 77% | $9,833 |
| Fortis College-Smyrna | Smyrna | for-profit | Medical assistant, Dental assisting, Dental hygiene, HVAC | 246 | 59% | $12,547 |
| Miller-Motte College-Augusta | Augusta | for-profit | CDL, Medical assistant, Billing & coding | 240 | 59% | $15,917 |
| Atlanta School of Massage | Atlanta | for-profit | Esthetics, Massage therapy | 218 | not reported | not reported |
| International School of Skin Nailcare & Massage Therapy | Sandy Springs | for-profit | Esthetics, Nail tech, Massage therapy, Cosmetology | 207 | 100% | $6,333 |
| Lincoln College of Technology-Marietta | Marietta | for-profit | Electrician, Medical assistant | 154 | 64% | $10,521 |
| Helms College | Augusta | non-profit | Culinary, Medical assistant, HVAC | 151 | 36% | $9,500 |
| South University-Savannah Online | Savannah | for-profit | Medical assistant | 134 | not reported | $26,123 |
| Georgia Institute of Cosmetology | Athens | for-profit | Cosmetology | 122 | 54% | $11,273 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Atlanta | Atlanta | for-profit | Cosmetology | 120 | 48% | $12,500 |
| Woodruff Medical and Wellness Training | Tucker | for-profit | Medical assistant, CNA | 103 | not reported | not reported |
| Middle Georgia State University | Macon | Public | Aviation maint., Medical assistant | 81 | not reported | $19,000 |
| Rivertown School of Beauty Barber Skin Care and Nails | Columbus | for-profit | Esthetics, Nail tech, Barber, Cosmetology | 78 | 40% | $9,500 |
| Dalton State College | Dalton | Public | LPN, Medical assistant, Imaging tech | 71 | not reported | $12,937 |
| Empire Beauty School-Morrow | Morrow | for-profit | Cosmetology | 64 | 29% | $10,667 |
| Empire Beauty School-Savannah | Savannah | for-profit | Cosmetology | 64 | 40% | $10,667 |
| Keune Academy by 124 | Lawrenceville | for-profit | Cosmetology | 63 | 85% | $9,833 |
| Miller-Motte College-Columbus | Columbus | for-profit | Medical assistant, Billing & coding | 61 | 13% | $15,917 |
| Albany State University | Albany | Public | Medical assistant, Imaging tech, Dental hygiene, Billing & coding | 58 | not reported | $25,024 |
| Gwinnett College-Marietta Campus | Marietta | for-profit | Billing & coding, Medical assistant | 57 | 31% | $12,498 |
| MAK Beauty Institute | Cumming | for-profit | Cosmetology | 56 | 74% | not reported |
| Hogan Institute of Cosmetology and Esthetics | Lilburn | for-profit | Esthetics, Cosmetology | 53 | 83% | $10,666 |
| Miller-Motte College-Macon | Macon | for-profit | Medical assistant, Pharmacy tech, Billing & coding | 49 | 13% | $15,917 |
| Herzing University-Atlanta | Atlanta | non-profit | Billing & coding, Medical assistant | 47 | not reported | $21,500 |
| Grady Health System Professional Schools | Atlanta | Public | Imaging tech | 44 | not reported | not reported |
| Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology | Dalton | for-profit | Esthetics, Cosmetology, Nail tech | 43 | 81% | $6,222 |
| Gwinnett College-Sandy Springs | Sandy Springs | for-profit | Massage therapy, Medical assistant | 43 | 67% | $9,500 |
| Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee | Chamblee | for-profit | HVAC | 43 | 37% | $10,555 |
| Gwinnett College-Lilburn | Lilburn | for-profit | Medical assistant, Massage therapy, Billing & coding | 42 | 58% | $18,062 |
| Beaver Beauty Academy | Decatur | for-profit | Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Nail tech | 40 | 54% | not reported |
| Georgia State University-Perimeter College | Atlanta | Public | Dental hygiene, Imaging tech | 40 | 22% | $20,903 |
| Pro Way Hair School | Stone Mountain | for-profit | Barber, Cosmetology | 40 | 60% | $12,500 |
| Empire Beauty School-Gwinnett | Lawrenceville | for-profit | Cosmetology | 36 | 50% | $10,231 |
| Empire Beauty School-Northlake | Atlanta | for-profit | Cosmetology | 36 | 22% | $13,583 |
| Augusta School of Massage | Evans | for-profit | Massage therapy | 35 | 81% | not reported |
| Phoenix Institute | Gainesville | for-profit | EMT / paramedic | 31 | not reported | not reported |
| Empire Beauty School-Kennesaw | Kennesaw | for-profit | Cosmetology | 30 | 75% | $10,231 |
| Institute of Medical Ultrasound | Atlanta | for-profit | Imaging tech | 26 | 26% | $20,000 |
| Empire Beauty School-Augusta | Augusta | for-profit | Cosmetology | 21 | 30% | $10,667 |
| Profile Institute of Barber-Styling | Atlanta | for-profit | Barber | 19 | 75% | not reported |
| College of Coastal Georgia | Brunswick | Public | Imaging tech, Culinary | 16 | not reported | $15,039 |
| Webb's Barber School of Arts | Macon | for-profit | Barber | 14 | 53% | not reported |
| South University-Savannah | Savannah | for-profit | Medical assistant | 13 | not reported | $26,123 |
| Georgia Highlands College | Rome | Public | Dental hygiene | 12 | not reported | $12,000 |
| Point University | West Point | non-profit | Billing & coding | 7 | not reported | $25,250 |
| Albany Beauty Academy | Albany | for-profit | Cosmetology | 2 | not reported | not reported |
| Atlanta Metropolitan State College | Atlanta | Public | Imaging tech | 2 | not reported | $14,123 |
| DeVry University-Georgia | Decatur | for-profit | Billing & coding | 2 | not reported | $24,807 |
| Dignity Nursing School | Dallas | — | Medical assistant | — | not reported | not reported |
| Georgia Beauty Academy - Dalton | Dalton | — | Cosmetology | — | not reported | not reported |
| Georgia Driving Academy | Conyers | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| KVN Beauty Academy | Dublin | — | Cosmetology | — | not reported | not reported |
| Lovett Beauty School | Lake City | — | Cosmetology | — | not reported | not reported |
| Millennium Beauty Institute | Norcross | — | Cosmetology | — | not reported | not reported |
| Scales Barber Academy | McDonough | — | Barber | — | not reported | not reported |
| The Beauty Academy | Byron | — | Cosmetology | — | not reported | not reported |
Source: the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey, College Scorecard (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026), DAPIP. Ordered by trade credentials awarded.