Median Earnings (1yr)
$20,501
79th percentile (60th in GA)
Sample Size
19
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How South Georgia Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally

South Georgia Technical College graduates earn $21k, placing them in the 79th 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 DebtDebt/Earnings
South Georgia Technical College$20,501
Lanier Technical College$22,686$23,453
Atlanta School of Massage$20,792$11,5550.56
International School of Skin Nailcare & Massage Therapy$20,551$19,533$9,3980.46
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College$19,659$17,642
Keune Academy by 124$19,319$24,558$9,8330.51
National Median$17,113$9,8620.58

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
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Valdosta
$3,212$19,659
Keune Academy by 124
Lawrenceville
$19,319$9,833

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 South Georgia Technical College, approximately 51% 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.