Nail Tech Schools in Michigan

Michigan has 23 schools with nail technician programs in this directory: 1 public and 22 private. Together they graduated 298 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $1,915 to $11,000, with a median of $5,059 across the 20 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $19,644 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Dorsey School of Beauty, Michigan College of Beauty-Troy and L'esprit Academy.

23
Schools with this program
298
Graduates last year
$5,059
Median program tuition
$19,644
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 23 nail tech schools in Michigan

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Dorsey School of Beauty

Taylor, MI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$3,665
Length
4 months
Graduates last year
34
Median earnings, 1 yr
$18,752
Type
Private for-profit

Michigan College of Beauty-Troy

Troy, MI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$11,000
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
34
Median earnings, 1 yr
$20,070
Type
Private for-profit

L'esprit Academy

Canton, MI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$4,515
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
31
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,627
Type
Private for-profit

Dorsey College

Madison Heights, MI

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$17,640
Graduates last year
22
Median earnings, 1 yr
$18,591
Type
Private for-profit

Protege Academy

East Lansing, MI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$9,280
Length
4 months
Graduates last year
21
Median earnings, 1 yr
$19,302
Type
Private for-profit

P&A Scholars Beauty School

Detroit, MI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$7,800
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
20
Median earnings, 1 yr
$18,312
Type
Private for-profit

Brighton Institute of Cosmetology

Brighton, MI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$1,915
Length
4 months
Graduates last year
18
Median earnings, 1 yr
$19,413
Type
Private for-profit

Michigan College of Beauty-Monroe

Monroe, MI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$6,800
Length
7 months
Graduates last year
15
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,970
Type
Private for-profit

Elevate Salon Institute

Royal Oak, MI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$5,078
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
5
Median earnings, 1 yr
$20,499
Type
Private for-profit

French Academy of Cosmetology

Spring Lake, MI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$5,040
Length
3 months
Graduates last year
4
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,771
Type
Private for-profit

Mott Community College

Flint, MI

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$7,009
Graduates last year
3
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,965
Type
Public

Protege Academy

Mt. Pleasant, MI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$9,280
Length
4 months
Median earnings, 1 yr
$19,302
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does nail technician training cost in Michigan?

The median published tuition is $5,059 (range $1,915 to $11,000, 20 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Brighton Institute of Cosmetology ($1,915), Marketti Academy of Cosmetology ($2,415) and M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant ($2,800). 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 11 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do nail technician graduates earn?

Across 16 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $19,644 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 Michigan?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Mott Community 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.