Georgia Career Institute Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Georgia Career Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Conyers, Georgia, enrolling about 515 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 68.97% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $23,686 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $14,966 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 515 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 68.97%
- First-Generation Students: 42.1%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 15.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 751
Georgia Career Institute: what the data shows
Common questions about Georgia Career Institute, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Georgia Career Institute?
Georgia Career Institute is located in Conyers, GA (ZIP 30094).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Georgia Career Institute public or private?
Georgia Career Institute is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Georgia Career Institute cost?
Average net price after aid: $14,966.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $14,966 |
How big is Georgia Career Institute?
Total enrollment: 515 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 751 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Georgia Career Institute?
150%-time completion rate: 68.97%.
First-year retention: 76.5%.
What do graduates of Georgia Career Institute earn?
Median earnings: $21,399 six years after entry; $23,686 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $7,735.
51.63% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Georgia Career Institute known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (189 completions)
- Real Estate Development (97 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (72 completions)
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage (47 completions)
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor (10 completions)
- Culinary, Entertainment, and Personal Services, Other (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Georgia Career Institute a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 68.97%; median earnings $23,686 at 10 years; net price $14,966. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Georgia Career Institute was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$14,966
2024 Value
In 2024 Georgia Career Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,966.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$59,864 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$14,966 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Georgia Career Institute.
Financial Aid by Income Level
51.63% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
50.51% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Georgia Career Institute was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Georgia Career Institute in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $9,449 |
| 2014 | — | — | $10,340 |
| 2015 | — | — | $11,430 |
| 2016 | — | — | $11,588 |
| 2017 | — | — | $11,264 |
| 2018 | — | — | $11,487 |
| 2019 | — | — | $11,458 |
| 2020 | — | — | $10,681 |
| 2021 | — | — | $20,117 |
| 2022 | — | — | $18,989 |
| 2023 | — | — | $16,052 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Georgia Career Institute reported total enrollment of about 515 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 3% male and 97% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (68.5%), White (22.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (6.0%). About 51.63% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 42.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Georgia Career Institute in 2024 is 515 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 751 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
76.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 68.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
22.61% 100% Completion Time
68.97% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 22.61% of students graduating from Georgia Career Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 1% male / 99% female
- Real Estate Development: 4% male / 96% female
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 3% male / 97% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Georgia Career Institute.
Return on Investment
$7,735 Median Student Debt
$23,686 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
32.66% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
295.66% Return on Investment
3.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Georgia Career Institute.
Top Programs by Completions
6 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 7 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 189 completions
2. Real Estate Development: 97 completions
3. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 72 completions
4. Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 47 completions
5. Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor: 10 completions
6. Culinary, Entertainment, and Personal Services, Other: 2 completions
Most popular programs at Georgia Career Institute.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Georgia Career Institute graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Georgia Career Institute from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,111
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Georgia Career Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Conyers, GA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Real Estate Development, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. Enrollment is approximately 515 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (68.5%), White (22.7%), Hispanic or Latino (6.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 68.97%. Approximately 51.63% of students receive Pell Grants. About 42.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Conyers, GA 30094
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Georgia Career Institute provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Georgia Career Institute located?
Georgia Career Institute is located in Conyers, GA.
How much does Georgia Career Institute cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $14,966 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Georgia Career Institute?
Georgia Career Institute reports undergraduate enrollment of about 751 students, Black or African American (68.5%), White (22.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Georgia Career Institute?
About 42.1% of students at Georgia Career Institute are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Georgia Career Institute earn?
Median earnings are $21,399 six years after entry and $23,686 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Georgia Career Institute?
The 150%-time completion rate is 69.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Georgia Career Institute students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,735.
Is Georgia Career Institute public or private?
Georgia Career Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Conyers, GA.
Is Georgia Career Institute an HBCU?
No. Georgia Career Institute is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Georgia Career Institute a tribal college?
No. Georgia Career Institute is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Georgia Career Institute a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Georgia Career Institute does not meet that proxy (reported share 6.0%).
Is Georgia Career Institute religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Georgia Career Institute in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Georgia college costs
- Georgia colleges by ROI
- Georgia trade schools profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Georgia
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.