Nail Tech Schools in McAllen, TX

McAllen, TX has 3 schools with nail technician programs in this directory: 0 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 131 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $6,380 to $8,859, with a median of $8,000 across the 3 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $15,652 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Vogue College of Cosmetology-McAllen, GA Beauty & Barber School and UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences-McAllen.

3
Schools with this program
131
Graduates last year
$8,000
Median program tuition
$15,652
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 3 nail tech schools in McAllen, TX

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GA Beauty & Barber School

McAllen, TX

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$6,380
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
39
Median earnings, 1 yr
$15,652
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of McAllen

Mission Beauty Institute

Mission, TX

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$6,250
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
20
Median earnings, 1 yr
$14,538
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does nail technician training cost in McAllen, TX?

The median published tuition is $8,000 (range $6,380 to $8,859, 3 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at GA Beauty & Barber School ($6,380), Vogue College of Cosmetology-McAllen ($8,000) and UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences-McAllen ($8,859). 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 (5 to 5 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 $15,652 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.