Nail Tech Schools in Wisconsin

Wisconsin has 14 schools with nail technician programs in this directory: 5 public and 9 private. Together they graduated 207 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $2,100 to $4,950, with a median of $3,577 across the 8 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $25,615 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Milwaukee Area Technical College, Academy of Beauty Professionals and Academy of Beauty Professionals.

14
Schools with this program
207
Graduates last year
$3,577
Median program tuition
$25,615
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 14 nail tech schools in Wisconsin

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Academy of Beauty Professionals

Appleton, WI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$4,418
Length
4 months
Graduates last year
30
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,615
Type
Private for-profit

Academy of Beauty Professionals

Green Bay, WI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$4,418
Length
4 months
Graduates last year
30
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,615
Type
Private for-profit

Academy of Beauty Professionals

Madison, WI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$4,418
Length
3 months
Graduates last year
17
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,615
Type
Private for-profit

Mid-State Technical College

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,828
Graduates last year
16
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,251
Type
Public

Aveda Institute-Madison

Madison, WI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$2,735
Length
3 months
Graduates last year
7
Median earnings, 1 yr
$31,180
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does nail technician training cost in Wisconsin?

The median published tuition is $3,577 (range $2,100 to $4,950, 8 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at The Professional Hair Design Academy ($2,100), State College of Beauty Culture ($2,600) and The Institute of Beauty and Wellness ($2,735). 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 11 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $25,615 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 Wisconsin?

Yes. 5 public schools offer it, including Milwaukee Area Technical College, Mid-State Technical College, Chippewa Valley Technical College, Northcentral Technical College and Southwest Wisconsin Technical College.

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.