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Georgia Career Institute

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
Students retention rate 76%
On-time graduation rate 31%

Located in Conyers, Georgia, Georgia Career Institute is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Georgia Career Institute is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Georgia Career Institute is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Georgia Career Institute is reported to be 31%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, Georgia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 38% whereas the national average was 69%.

Georgia Career Institute boasts an impressive student retention rate of 76% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 67% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Georgia Career Institute are Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage, Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Georgia Career Institute was $18,694. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Georgia Career Institute net price calculator

$18,694

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in Georgia and nationwide.

Georgia's average $12,251
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Georgia Career Institute for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $18,694 $1,803 (11%) $20,117
2021 $16,891 $292 (2%) $18,280
2020 $17,183 $5,698 (50%) $18,380
2019 $11,485 $957 (9%) $11,487
2018 $10,528 $313 (3%) $11,264
2017 $10,841 $361 (3%) $11,588
2016 $11,202 $298 (3%) $11,581
2015 $11,500 $2,169 (23%) $10,340
2014 $9,331 -- $9,449

How does Georgia Career Institute's $18,694 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for Georgia colleges, that number is $12,251. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Highlights Beauty Schools logo Highlights Beauty Schools
Mountlake Terrace WA
Private $11,841 37% Cheaper
International School of Skin Nailcare & Massage Therapy logo International School of Skin Nailcare & Massage Therapy
Atlanta GA
Private $31,960 71% Expensive
Paul Mitchell the School-Atlanta logo Paul Mitchell the School-Atlanta
Atlanta GA
Private $13,471 28% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Georgia Career Institute during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 50 of freshman students at Georgia Career Institute received on average $4,872 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,872
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 100 50% $4,739 $473,870
Other Federal Grant 100 50% $4,842 $484,171
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 2 1% $1,500 $3,000
Total Grant & Scholarships 100 50% $4,872 $487,171

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 50% of freshman students at Georgia Career Institute received $5,710 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,710
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 100 50% $5,710 $570,952
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 100 50% $5,710 $570,952

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$12,333
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Georgia Career Institute sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 317

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 135 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 110 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 69 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 3 students

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 47

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Undergraduate Certificate 47 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 172 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 54 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 118 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

68.6%

Dropout Rate

Out of 172 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 48 students dropped out of the school.

27.9%

Transferred Out

Out of 172 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 1 students transferred out of the school.

0.6%

Still Enrolled

From the cohort of 2018, as of August 31, 2021, 5 students are still enrolled in the school.

2.9%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Georgia Career Institute is greatly skewed towards women students, with 97.4% of undergraduate students being women and 2.6% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 577, with 562 women and 15 men.

  • men 2.6% 15 students
  • women 97.4% 562 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 21% 119 students
  • 18-19 19% 109 students
  • 22-24 19% 109 students
  • 20-21 14% 80 students
  • 30-34 12% 71 students
  • 35-39 8% 44 students
  • 40-49 4% 25 students
  • 50-64 2% 9 students

Residency of Students

The following interactive map shows the residency of undergraduate students who enrolled at Georgia Career Institute in the 2022 academic year.

State name Students Count Percentage
Tennessee 84 67.20%
Georgia 41 32.80%

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Georgia Career Institute provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Georgia Career Institute offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational