Cosmetology at GNTC is a day-school program with entrance dates in fall and spring. Students attend for a minimum of four quarters. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age and a high school diploma or GED can be completed concurrently. Program graduates receive a cosmetology diploma and are employable as cosmetology salespeople, cosmetologists, and salon managers or owners.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Floyd County Campus
One Maurice Culberson Drive
Rome, GA 30161
706-295-6963
gntc.edu
Empire is the largest network of beauty schools in the United States. Located an hour from Rome, the Kennesaw location prepares its students for careers in Cosmetology and Teacher of Cosmetology with hands-on training as the main focus. To apply, complete the online form. An admission representative will get in touch to help you complete the enrollment process.
Empire Beauty School
Town Ctr Plz 425 Ernest-Barrett Parkway
Kennesaw, GA 30144
866-232-2771
empire.edu
Cobb Beauty College is about an hour's drive from Rome. The program is one year long and classes begin on the first Tuesday of each month. A high school diploma is required to qualify for financial aid and to take the State Board exam, but anyone age 16 and up can apply. Day and night classes are available.
Cobb Beauty College
3096 Cherokee St.
Kennesaw, GA 30144
770-425-8280
cobbbeautycollege.com
Vogue Beauty School offers certificate programs and students can study to become nail technicians, barbers/hairstylists and cosmetologists. All programs take two years or less to complete. Vogue's population is small, with only 85 students.
Vogue Beauty School
238 Nelson St.
Cartersville, GA 30120
770-382-9898
3655 Macland Road
Hiram, GA 30141
770-943-6811
voguebeautyschool.com
Roffler-Moler, located about an hour southeast of Rome, has both a cosmetology program and a barbering program. Applicants must be at least 16 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. The program is one year long and students receive a diploma in cosmetology.
Roffler-Moler Hairstyling College
1355 Roswell Road
Marietta, GA 30062
770-565-3285?
roffler.net
Georgia Beauty Academy (Dalton), Dalton Beauty College (Dalton) and Powder Springs Beauty College (Powder Springs) are all within an hour or two from Rome. As is Chattahoochee Technical College (Marietta), which is a two-year technical school with a cosmetology program.