Nail Tech Schools in Modesto, CA

Modesto, CA has 3 schools with nail technician programs in this directory: 0 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 89 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $4,360 to $7,925, with a median of $6,700 across the 3 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $20,497 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Paul Mitchell the School-Modesto, California Beauty College and North Adrian's College of Beauty Inc.

3
Schools with this program
89
Graduates last year
$6,700
Median program tuition
$20,497
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 3 nail tech schools in Modesto, CA

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Paul Mitchell the School-Modesto

Modesto, CA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$7,925
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
51
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,832
Type
Private for-profit

California Beauty College

Modesto, CA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$6,700
Length
4 months
Graduates last year
22
Median earnings, 1 yr
$20,497
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Modesto

Adrian's Beauty College of Turlock

Turlock, CA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$4,157
Length
4 months
Graduates last year
13
Median earnings, 1 yr
$17,193
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does nail technician training cost in Modesto, CA?

The median published tuition is $6,700 (range $4,360 to $7,925, 3 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at North Adrian's College of Beauty Inc ($4,360), California Beauty College ($6,700) and Paul Mitchell the School-Modesto ($7,925). 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 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 $20,497 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.