Nail Tech Schools in Idaho

Idaho has 11 schools with nail technician programs in this directory: 1 public and 10 private. Together they graduated 265 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $4,800 to $8,800, with a median of $7,850 across the 10 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $20,574 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Oliver Finley Academy of Cosmetology, Paul Mitchell the School-Boise and The Salon Professional Academy-Nampa.

11
Schools with this program
265
Graduates last year
$7,850
Median program tuition
$20,574
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Nail Tech Schools by city in Idaho

All 11 nail tech schools in Idaho

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Paul Mitchell the School-Boise

Boise, ID

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Program tuition
$7,504
Length
4 months
Graduates last year
46
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,493
Type
Private for-profit

Austin Kade Academy

Idaho Falls, ID

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Certificate
Program tuition
$8,800
Length
4 months
Graduates last year
30
Type
Private for-profit

Paul Mitchell the School-Rexburg

Rexburg, ID

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Program tuition
$8,450
Length
4 months
Graduates last year
27
Median earnings, 1 yr
$18,975
Type
Private for-profit

Paul Mitchell the School-Twin Falls

Twin Falls, ID

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Program tuition
$7,900
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
17
Median earnings, 1 yr
$18,672
Type
Private for-profit

Aveda Institute-Twin Falls

Twin Falls, ID

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Program tuition
$5,596
Length
4 months
Graduates last year
15
Median earnings, 1 yr
$20,574
Type
Private for-profit

Idaho State University

Pocatello, ID

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$8,914
Graduates last year
14
Median earnings, 1 yr
$20,211
Type
Public

Aveda Institute-Boise

Boise, ID

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Certificate
Program tuition
$7,988
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
12
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,034
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does nail technician training cost in Idaho?

The median published tuition is $7,850 (range $4,800 to $8,800, 10 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at The Salon Professional Academy-Nampa ($4,800), Aveda Institute-Twin Falls ($5,596) and Nathan Layne Institute of Cosmetology ($5,688). 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 4 months to finish (3 to 6 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do nail technician graduates earn?

Across 9 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $20,574 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 Idaho?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Idaho State University.

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.