Nail Tech Schools in New York

New York has 12 schools with nail technician programs in this directory: 0 public and 12 private. Together they graduated 601 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $550 to $5,063, with a median of $3,500 across the 13 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $27,507 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Christine Valmy International School for Esthetics, Skin Care & Makeup, Long Island Nail Skin & Hair Institute and Grace International Beauty School.

12
Schools with this program
601
Graduates last year
$3,500
Median program tuition
$27,507
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 12 nail tech schools in New York

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Grace International Beauty School

Flushing, NY

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Certificate
Program tuition
$550
Length
2 months
Graduates last year
61
Median earnings, 1 yr
$14,594
Type
Private for-profit

American Beauty School

Bronx, NY

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Certificate
Program tuition
$2,880
Length
2 months
Graduates last year
50
Type
Private for-profit

Aesthetic Science Institute

Latham, NY

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Certificate
Program tuition
$4,000
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
32
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,701
Type
Private for-profit

Brittany Beauty Academy

Bronx, NY

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Certificate
Program tuition
$3,500
Length
3 months
Graduates last year
25
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,507
Type
Private for-profit

Capri Cosmetology Learning Centers

Nanuet, NY

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Certificate
Program tuition
$3,100
Length
2 months
Graduates last year
20
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,800
Type
Private for-profit

Brittany Beauty Academy

Brooklyn, NY

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Certificate
Program tuition
$3,500
Length
3 months
Graduates last year
5
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,604
Type
Private for-profit

Brittany Beauty Academy

Levittown, NY

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Certificate
Program tuition
$3,500
Length
2 months
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,507
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does nail technician training cost in New York?

The median published tuition is $3,500 (range $550 to $5,063, 13 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Grace International Beauty School ($550), Christine Valmy International School for Esthetics, Skin Care & Makeup ($1,620) and American Beauty School ($2,880). 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 (2 to 5 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do nail technician graduates earn?

Across 12 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $27,507 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

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.