Nail Tech Schools in Illinois

Illinois has 17 schools with nail technician programs in this directory: 5 public and 12 private. Together they graduated 68 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $1,440 to $10,646, with a median of $3,600 across the 11 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $22,716 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts, G Skin & Beauty Institute and Trenz Beauty Academy.

17
Schools with this program
68
Graduates last year
$3,600
Median program tuition
$22,716
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 17 nail tech schools in Illinois

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G Skin & Beauty Institute

Schaumburg, IL

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Certificate
Program tuition
$10,646
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
21
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,171
Type
Private for-profit

Trenz Beauty Academy

Calumet City, IL

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Certificate
Program tuition
$1,440
Length
3 months
Graduates last year
13
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,393
Type
Private for-profit

Rend Lake College

Ina, IL

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Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,500
Graduates last year
2
Type
Public

Rosel School of Cosmetology

Niles, IL

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Program tuition
$2,500
Length
4 months
Graduates last year
2
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,895
Type
Private for-profit

G Skin & Beauty Institute

Oakbrook, IL

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Certificate
Program tuition
$3,100
Length
5 months
Median earnings, 1 yr
$29,765
Type
Private for-profit

Kaskaskia College

Centralia, IL

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,980
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does nail technician training cost in Illinois?

The median published tuition is $3,600 (range $1,440 to $10,646, 11 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Trenz Beauty Academy ($1,440), Ms Roberts Academy of Beauty Culture ($2,500) and Rosel School of Cosmetology ($2,500). 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 4 months to finish (3 to 6 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do nail technician graduates earn?

Across 11 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $22,716 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 Illinois?

Yes. 5 public schools offer it, including Highland Community College, Rend Lake College, Shawnee Community College, Illinois Eastern Community Colleges and Kaskaskia 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.