Nail Tech Schools in Georgia

Georgia has 15 schools with nail technician programs in this directory: 7 public and 8 private. Together they graduated 299 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $6,800 to $20,500, with a median of $9,500 across the 7 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $19,419 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Georgia Career Institute, Elaine Sterling Institute and International School of Skin Nailcare & Massage Therapy.

15
Schools with this program
299
Graduates last year
$9,500
Median program tuition
$19,419
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 15 nail tech schools in Georgia

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Georgia Career Institute

Conyers, GA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$9,500
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
97
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,563
Type
Private for-profit

Elaine Sterling Institute

Atlanta, GA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$10,200
Length
7 months
Graduates last year
66
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,723
Type
Private for-profit

Columbus Technical College

Columbus, GA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,052
Graduates last year
16
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,637
Type
Public

Savannah Technical College

Savannah, GA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,330
Graduates last year
14
Median earnings, 1 yr
$17,258
Type
Public

Albany Technical College

Albany, GA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,364
Graduates last year
9
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,343
Type
Public

Beaver Beauty Academy

Decatur, GA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$7,995
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
5
Type
Private for-profit

Albany Beauty Academy

Albany, GA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$20,500
Length
6 months
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does nail technician training cost in Georgia?

The median published tuition is $9,500 (range $6,800 to $20,500, 7 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology ($6,800), Beaver Beauty Academy ($7,995) and Rivertown School of Beauty Barber Skin Care and Nails ($8,500). 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 6 months to finish (6 to 7 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 $19,419 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 Georgia?

Yes. 7 public schools offer it, including Columbus Technical College, Savannah Technical College, Albany Technical College, Southern Crescent Technical College and South Georgia 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.