Nail Tech Schools in Washington

Washington has 11 schools with nail technician programs in this directory: 3 public and 8 private. Together they graduated 354 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $5,660 to $12,145, with a median of $7,250 across the 8 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $23,953 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett, International Beauty Education Center and Paul Mitchell the School-Richland.

11
Schools with this program
354
Graduates last year
$7,250
Median program tuition
$23,953
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 11 nail tech schools in Washington

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Paul Mitchell the School-Richland

Richland, WA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$12,145
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
45
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,193
Type
Private for-profit

Studio Beauty School

Spokane Valley, WA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$6,890
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
29
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,363
Type
Private for-profit

Spokane Community College

Spokane, WA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,625
Graduates last year
27
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,742
Type
Public

BJ's Beauty & Barber College

Tacoma, WA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$5,660
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
12
Median earnings, 1 yr
$28,882
Type
Private for-profit

Stylemaster College of Hair Design

Longview, WA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$6,000
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
9
Median earnings, 1 yr
$17,636
Type
Private for-profit

Olympic College

Bremerton, WA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,202
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does nail technician training cost in Washington?

The median published tuition is $7,250 (range $5,660 to $12,145, 8 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at BJ's Beauty & Barber College ($5,660), Stylemaster College of Hair Design ($6,000) and Studio Beauty School ($6,890). 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 (5 to 6 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do nail technician graduates earn?

Across 8 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $23,953 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 Washington?

Yes. 3 public schools offer it, including Spokane Community College, Walla Walla Community College and Olympic 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.