Median Earnings (1yr)
$12,867
14th percentile (25th in GA)
Est. Median Debt
$9,500
Est. from GA median (7 programs)
Sample Size
50
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How North Georgia Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally

North Georgia Technical College graduates earn $13k, placing them in the 14th percentile of all cosmetology certificate programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Georgia

Cosmetology certificate's programs at peer institutions in Georgia (45 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
North Georgia Technical College$12,867$9,500*
Lanier Technical College$22,686$23,453*
Atlanta School of Massage$20,792$11,555*0.56
International School of Skin Nailcare & Massage Therapy$20,551$19,533$9,398*0.46
South Georgia Technical College$20,501*
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College$19,659$17,642*
National Median$17,113$9,862*0.58
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Cosmetology Programs in Georgia

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Georgia schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Lanier Technical College
Gainesville
$3,716$22,686
Atlanta School of Massage
Atlanta
$20,792$11,555
International School of Skin Nailcare & Massage Therapy
Sandy Springs
$20,551$9,398
South Georgia Technical College
Americus
$3,782$20,501
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Valdosta
$3,212$19,659

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At North Georgia Technical College, approximately 42% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 50 graduates with reported earnings and 11 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.