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Georgia Esthetician Schools

Esthetician licensure in the state of Georgia is regulated by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers. To become a licensed skin care professional, Georgia requires completion of a licensed esthetics program consisting of 1,000 hours of training and successfully passing the written and practical examinations for esthetician licensure.

If you are an aspiring esthetician in Georgia who wants to start your career in the esthetics industry, finding a reputable school with a dynamic esthetics program is a great first step!

From this school directory, you will find a full list of esthetic schools in Georgia. The highlighted schools are ASCP Premier School members that not only offer a great esthetics program, but also include student benefits provided by Associated Skin Care Professionals built right in! Students who attend an ASCP Premier School receive:

ASCP Student Benefits

You can learn about the full benefits of ASCP Premium Student membership here.

To learn more about how to become a licensed esthetician in Georgia, including hourly requirements, rules and regulations, and other general information, we encourage you to check out the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers.

Georgia State Board of Cosmetologists & Barbers

237 Coliseum Drive
Macon, GA 31217

Phone: 404-424-9966 | Fax: 478-207-1442 | Website: sos.ga.gov/ | Email: via contact form on website
Training hours required from a licensed esthetics school/program: 1000
Renewal CEU hours: Operators 5 hours every 2 years, Instructors 15 hours every 2 years

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Call 800-789-0411 or email us at education@ascpskincare.com. 

Georgia Esthetician Schools/Programs

View our list of licensed esthetician schools/programs in Georgia.

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Georgia Esthetician FAQs

Yes, the state of Georgia requires completion of an approved, licensed esthetician program consisting of a minimum of 1,000 hours and is approved by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers. For more state board information check out our ASCP State Board information page at www.ascpskincare.com/state-board-info.

The following steps are required to become a licensed esthetician in Georgia:

  1. Complete an esthetics training program from a licensed esthetic or cosmetology school consisting of a minimum of 1,000 hours.
  2. Complete and pass both written and practical examinations for esthetician licensure.

According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (www.bls.gov) estheticians (skin care specialists) earn approximately $37,320.00 per year based on full-time employment in the state of Georgia, with an mean wage of $17.94 per hour. This does not include tips and commissions, which are common in the esthetic industry.

A licensed esthetician program must consist of 1,000 hours. Six to eight months is the average length of time it takes to complete a 1,000-hour program. This is dependent on whether you attend on a full-time or part-time basis.

According to estheticianedu.org, the average cost of an esthetics program in Georgia is $10,748.00.

An accredited school has met the requirements of national standards of education performance that have been established by an impartial nongovernmental agency. Attending an accredited school is not required for esthetician licensure in Georgia. Recognized agencies who accredit beauty schools and cosmetology schools include:

  • NACCAS (National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences)
  • ACCSC (Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges)
  • ACCET (Accrediting Council for Continued Education & Training)
  • COE (Council on Occupational Education)

Some esthetician programs offer financial aid provided by Federal Student Aid under the U.S. Department of Education. Some schools offer private school loan options.

For additional questions about becoming a licensed esthetician please call 800-789-0411.

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