Nail Tech Schools in Missouri

Missouri has 12 schools with nail technician programs in this directory: 1 public and 11 private. Together they graduated 154 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $2,500 to $7,394, with a median of $3,566 across the 10 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $23,310 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at House of Heavilin Beauty College-Blue Springs, Paul Mitchell the School-Springfield and Grabber School of Hair Design.

12
Schools with this program
154
Graduates last year
$3,566
Median program tuition
$23,310
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 12 nail tech schools in Missouri

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Grabber School of Hair Design

St. Louis, MO

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Certificate
Program tuition
$2,746
Length
4 months
Graduates last year
38
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,527
Type
Private for-profit

Academy of Hair Design-Springfield

Springfield, MO

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Certificate
Program tuition
$7,050
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
15
Median earnings, 1 yr
$28,197
Type
Private for-profit

Central College of Cosmetology

Saint Robert, MO

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Certificate
Program tuition
$3,380
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
7
Median earnings, 1 yr
$17,876
Type
Private for-profit

Neosho Beauty College

Neosho, MO

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Certificate
Program tuition
$2,500
Length
4 months
Graduates last year
6
Median earnings, 1 yr
$17,457
Type
Private for-profit

SPBK Enterprises Inc

Webb City, MO

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$4,987
Length
4 months
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,815
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does nail technician training cost in Missouri?

The median published tuition is $3,566 (range $2,500 to $7,394, 10 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Neosho Beauty College ($2,500), Grabber School of Hair Design ($2,746) and House of Heavilin Beauty College-Blue Springs ($3,275). 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 (4 to 5 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do nail technician graduates earn?

Across 10 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $23,310 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 Missouri?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Waynesville Career Center.

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.