Nail Tech Schools in Arkansas

Arkansas has 8 schools with nail technician programs in this directory: 3 public and 5 private. Together they graduated 72 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $6,000 to $14,975, with a median of $6,795 across the 5 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $21,378 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Career Academy of Hair Design, University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain and Arkansas Beauty College.

8
Schools with this program
72
Graduates last year
$6,795
Median program tuition
$21,378
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 8 nail tech schools in Arkansas

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Career Academy of Hair Design

Springdale, AR

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$6,795
Length
4 months
Graduates last year
33
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,721
Type
Private for-profit

Arkansas Beauty College

Russellville, AR

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Certificate
Program tuition
$6,000
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
9
Median earnings, 1 yr
$18,840
Type
Private for-profit

Searcy Beauty College

Searcy, AR

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$6,970
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
3
Median earnings, 1 yr
$17,407
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does nail technician training cost in Arkansas?

The median published tuition is $6,795 (range $6,000 to $14,975, 5 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Arkansas Beauty College ($6,000), Hot Springs Beauty College ($6,300) and Career Academy of Hair Design ($6,795). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does nail technician school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 5 months to finish (4 to 11 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do nail technician graduates earn?

Across 6 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $21,378 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public nail technician programs in Arkansas?

Yes. 3 public schools offer it, including University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain, University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College and Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.