Nail Tech Schools in Minnesota

Minnesota has 8 schools with nail technician programs in this directory: 4 public and 4 private. Together they graduated 77 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $4,000 to $4,716, with a median of $4,600 across the 4 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $26,789 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Saint Paul College, Model College of Hair Design and Nova Academy of Cosmetology.

8
Schools with this program
77
Graduates last year
$4,600
Median program tuition
$26,789
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 8 nail tech schools in Minnesota

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Saint Paul College

Saint Paul, MN

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,556
Graduates last year
19
Median earnings, 1 yr
$33,280
Type
Public

Model College of Hair Design

Saint Cloud, MN

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Certificate
Program tuition
$4,000
Length
3 months
Graduates last year
16
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,789
Type
Private for-profit

Nova Academy of Cosmetology

Rochester, MN

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$4,600
Length
3 months
Graduates last year
13
Median earnings, 1 yr
$32,641
Type
Private for-profit

Avalon School of Cosmetology

Worthington, MN

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$4,716
Length
3 months
Graduates last year
5
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does nail technician training cost in Minnesota?

The median published tuition is $4,600 (range $4,000 to $4,716, 4 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Model College of Hair Design ($4,000), Nova Academy of Cosmetology ($4,600) and Nova Academy of Cosmetology Woodbury ($4,600). 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 3 months to finish (3 to 3 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do nail technician graduates earn?

Across 7 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $26,789 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 Minnesota?

Yes. 4 public schools offer it, including Saint Paul College, Minnesota West Community and Technical College, Minnesota State College Southeast and Minnesota State Community and Technical College.

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.