Nail Tech Schools in New Jersey

New Jersey has 9 schools with nail technician programs in this directory: 0 public and 9 private. Together they graduated 385 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $2,700 to $4,800, with a median of $4,300 across the 9 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $25,244 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Total Image Beauty Academy, Christine Valmy International School of Esthetics & Cosmetology and Pro Beauty Academy.

9
Schools with this program
385
Graduates last year
$4,300
Median program tuition
$25,244
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 9 nail tech schools in New Jersey

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Total Image Beauty Academy

Union City, NJ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$3,576
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
153
Median earnings, 1 yr
$18,983
Type
Private for-profit

Pro Beauty Academy

Edison, NJ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$3,500
Length
4 months
Graduates last year
46
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,297
Type
Private for-profit

Cutting Edge Academy

Succasunna, NJ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$4,300
Length
3 months
Graduates last year
18
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,387
Type
Private for-profit

Shore Beauty School

Egg Harbor Township, NJ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$4,725
Length
3 months
Graduates last year
5
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,418
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does nail technician training cost in New Jersey?

The median published tuition is $4,300 (range $2,700 to $4,800, 9 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at P B Cosmetology Education Center ($2,700), Christine Valmy International School of Esthetics & Cosmetology ($3,495) and Pro Beauty Academy ($3,500). 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 9 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $25,244 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.