Beauty Schools in Gainesville, GA

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare beauty schools programs in Gainesville, Georgia. Browse local listings and compare schedules, training formats, and total costs before contacting schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Beauty Schools Near Gainesville, GA

#1

Lanier Technical College

Gainesville, GA 4.1 miles away BOC Score 51.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 106
  • Annual completions: 3,421
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

MAK Beauty Institute

Cumming, GA 19.3 miles away BOC Score 63.2
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 16

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Keune Academy by 124

Lawrenceville, GA 24.8 miles away BOC Score 61.5
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  • 755 Lawrenceville-Suwannee Rd Bldg 1300 Lawrenceville, GA 30043
  • (678) 990-0762
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 127

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville, GA 26.4 miles away BOC Score 55.0
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 77
  • Annual completions: 3,727
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

North Georgia Technical College

Clarkesville, GA 28.2 miles away BOC Score 49.8
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 73
  • Annual completions: 2,045
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Empire Beauty School-Gwinnett

Lawrenceville, GA 29.4 miles away BOC Score 31.2
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  • 1455 Pleasant Hill Road, Suite 105 Lawrenceville, GA 30044-3045
  • (800) 920-4593
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 62

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Georgia Institute of Cosmetology

Athens, GA 32.5 miles away BOC Score 29.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 225

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Hogan Institute of Cosmetology and Esthetics

Lilburn, GA 32.9 miles away BOC Score 38.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 75

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Paul Mitchell the School-Esani

Roswell, GA 33.5 miles away BOC Score 44.2
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 479

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

Athens Technical College

Athens, GA 34.9 miles away BOC Score 54.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 83
  • Annual completions: 2,331
  • Online programs available

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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