Nail Tech Schools in Iowa

Iowa has 7 schools with nail technician programs in this directory: 0 public and 7 private. Together they graduated 77 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $4,170 to $4,986, with a median of $4,986 across the 7 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $24,619 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at La James International College-Johnston, La James International College-Davenport and Capri College-Davenport.

7
Schools with this program
77
Graduates last year
$4,986
Median program tuition
$24,619
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 7 nail tech schools in Iowa

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Capri College-Davenport

Davenport, IA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$4,170
Length
4 months
Graduates last year
15
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,508
Type
Private for-profit

Capri College-Dubuque

Dubuque, IA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$4,170
Length
4 months
Graduates last year
6
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,989
Type
Private for-profit

Capri College-Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids, IA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$4,170
Length
4 months
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,762
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does nail technician training cost in Iowa?

The median published tuition is $4,986 (range $4,170 to $4,986, 7 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Capri College-Davenport ($4,170), Capri College-Dubuque ($4,170) and Capri College-Cedar Rapids ($4,170). 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 4 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do nail technician graduates earn?

Across 7 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $24,619 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.