Nail Tech Schools in Kentucky

Kentucky has 7 schools with nail technician programs in this directory: 0 public and 7 private. Together they graduated 90 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $3,726 to $8,941, with a median of $5,050 across the 7 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $23,478 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at PJ's College of Cosmetology-Bowling Green, Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education and Summit Salon Academy-Lexington.

7
Schools with this program
90
Graduates last year
$5,050
Median program tuition
$23,478
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 7 nail tech schools in Kentucky

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Summit Salon Academy-Lexington

Lexington, KY

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Certificate
Program tuition
$6,000
Length
7 months
Graduates last year
17
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,518
Type
Private for-profit

Edge Academy of Beauty

Manchester, KY

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Certificate
Program tuition
$3,726
Length
4 months
Graduates last year
4
Type
Private for-profit

South Eastern Beauty Academy

Paintsville, KY

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Certificate
Program tuition
$3,750
Length
4 months
Graduates last year
3
Median earnings, 1 yr
$17,254
Type
Private for-profit

Ideal Beauty Academy

Louisville, KY

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Certificate
Program tuition
$5,050
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
1
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,686
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does nail technician training cost in Kentucky?

The median published tuition is $5,050 (range $3,726 to $8,941, 7 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Edge Academy of Beauty ($3,726), South Eastern Beauty Academy ($3,750) and Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education ($4,995). 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 (3 to 7 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do nail technician graduates earn?

Across 6 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $23,478 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.