Nail Tech Schools in South Dakota

South Dakota has 3 schools with nail technician programs in this directory: 0 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 30 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $3,200 to $4,190, with a median of $3,325 across the 3 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $29,698 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Stewart School, The Salon Professional Academy and Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City.

3
Schools with this program
30
Graduates last year
$3,325
Median program tuition
$29,698
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 3 nail tech schools in South Dakota

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Stewart School

Sioux Falls, SD

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$3,200
Length
4 months
Graduates last year
17
Median earnings, 1 yr
$30,279
Type
Private for-profit

The Salon Professional Academy

Rapid City, SD

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$4,190
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
7
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,582
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does nail technician training cost in South Dakota?

The median published tuition is $3,325 (range $3,200 to $4,190, 3 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Stewart School ($3,200), Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City ($3,325) and The Salon Professional Academy ($4,190). 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 8 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do nail technician graduates earn?

Across 3 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $29,698 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.