Beauty Schools in Atlanta, GA

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare beauty schools programs in Atlanta, Georgia. This guide helps you compare options in your area and understand common questions to ask schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Beauty Schools Near Atlanta, GA

#1

Spelman College

Atlanta, GA 1.4 miles away BOC Score 67.2
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 4
  • Annual completions: 16
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Paul Mitchell the School-Atlanta

Atlanta, GA 1.4 miles away
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 201

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Empire Beauty School-Northlake

Atlanta, GA 2 miles away BOC Score 18.8
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  • Briarcliff Village, 2190 Henderson Mill Road Atlanta, GA 30345-3762
  • (800) 920-4593
Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 29%
  • Programs offered: 2
  • Annual completions: 60

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Atlanta Technical College

Atlanta, GA 3.6 miles away BOC Score 47.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 108
  • Annual completions: 3,046
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Elaine Sterling Institute

Atlanta, GA 6.8 miles away BOC Score 28.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 772

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Beaver Beauty Academy

Decatur, GA 7.6 miles away BOC Score 33.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 37

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Georgia Piedmont Technical College

Clarkston, GA 10.9 miles away BOC Score 44.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 106
  • Annual completions: 1,972
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Shearz Institute

Lithia Springs, GA 11.7 miles away
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 101

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Chattahoochee Technical College

Marietta, GA 13.7 miles away BOC Score 52.1
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 100
  • Annual completions: 6,004
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

Empire Beauty School-Morrow

Morrow, GA 14.7 miles away BOC Score 19.1
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 140

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

Georgia Beauty Schools Salary Snapshot

Georgia
Georgia Median Pay $34,560 $16.62 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $35,790 $17.21 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 39-5012 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • State-mandated clock hours and how the program’s schedule meets them
  • Licensure exam prep and school pass rates
  • Salon floor hours and real-client experience
  • Kit, supply, and licensing exam costs beyond tuition
  • Specialty focuses (color, cutting, barbering, esthetics)

Next Steps

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Career Overview

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