Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Georgia Career Institute is Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist and the 2024 tuition and fees is $15,400. Its tuition is higher than the national average of Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist programs ($9,978). The length of the program is 1,000 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 10 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Georgia Career Institute.
Tuition & Completion Time for 6 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $15,400$1,3911,000 Hours10 Months $9,978
2Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $18,700$2,2091,500 Hours12 Months $16,042
3Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist $9,500$1,059620 Hours6 Months $5,356
4Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage $11,725$1,000750 Hours9 Months $12,154
5Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor $4,000-750 Hours6 Months $7,334
6Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor $3,000-500 Hours4 Months $7,334

Important Academic Statistics

Total 593 students attended Georgia Career Institute in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 28 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 11 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 56 (full-time) and 17 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Georgia Career Institute is 69% and the retention rate is 74% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population593
Graduation Rate69%
Number of Faculty39
Student to Faculty Ratio20 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Georgia Career Institute is $15,400 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
26% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,448 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$15,400
Books & Supplies$1,391
Off-Campus Room & Board$9,920
Off-Campus Expenses$2,200
Average Financial Amount$4,448

Offered Certificate Programs

Georgia Career Institute offers 5 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 430 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1-Year Certificate30174
2 Years Certificate20256
Total50430

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Georgia Career Institute are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 430 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 174 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 256 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 130 completers
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist124
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor6
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 44 completers
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage44
Total174
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 256 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist76
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist180
Total256

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 593 students have enrolled into Georgia Career Institute. By gender, 18 male and 575 female students are attending the school.
There are 148 White (24.96%), 396 Black/African American (66.78%), 35 Hispanic (5.90%), 7 Asian (1.18%), and 42 students with other races.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total59318575
American Indian/Native American000
Asian716
Black/African American39612384
Hispanic35035
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White1485143
Two More404
Un-Known303
Non-resident Alien000

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