Nail Tech Schools in Tennessee

Tennessee has 15 schools with nail technician programs in this directory: 1 public and 14 private. Together they graduated 316 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $2,995 to $9,570, with a median of $6,750 across the 13 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $23,399 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Genesis Career College-Cookeville, Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers and Gould's Academy.

15
Schools with this program
316
Graduates last year
$6,750
Median program tuition
$23,399
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 15 nail tech schools in Tennessee

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Genesis Career College-Cookeville

Cookeville, TN

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Program tuition
$9,570
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
77
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,687
Type
Private for-profit

Gould's Academy

Memphis, TN

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Program tuition
$6,950
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
33
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,111
Type
Private for-profit

Gould's Academy

Bartlett, TN

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Program tuition
$6,950
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
27
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,111
Type
Private for-profit

Queen City College

Clarksville, TN

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Program tuition
$7,000
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
26
Median earnings, 1 yr
$18,550
Type
Private for-profit

TC Beauty

Johnson City, TN

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Program tuition
$5,900
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
18
Median earnings, 1 yr
$18,857
Type
Private for-profit

Love Beauty School Inc

Manchester, TN

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Program tuition
$7,000
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
10
Type
Private for-profit

Elite College of Cosmetology

Lexington, TN

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Program tuition
$6,750
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
9
Median earnings, 1 yr
$19,191
Type
Private for-profit

Sandra Academy of Salon Services

New Tazewell, TN

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Program tuition
$6,325
Length
4 months
Graduates last year
5
Median earnings, 1 yr
$15,837
Type
Private for-profit

The Hair Academy LLC

Fayetteville, TN

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Certificate
Program tuition
$8,725
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
1
Median earnings, 1 yr
$18,952
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does nail technician training cost in Tennessee?

The median published tuition is $6,750 (range $2,995 to $9,570, 13 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Tennessee School of Beauty of Knoxville Inc ($2,995), Sweetwater Institute of Cosmetology ($4,300) and TC Beauty ($5,900). 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 5 months to finish (4 to 6 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do nail technician graduates earn?

Across 14 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $23,399 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 Tennessee?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro.

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.