Nail Tech Schools in Oregon

Oregon has 15 schools with nail technician programs in this directory: 1 public and 14 private. Together they graduated 180 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $2,101 to $11,500, with a median of $5,500 across the 11 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $26,601 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Northwest College-Eugene, Beau Monde Academy of Barbering and Cosmetology and College of Hair Design Careers.

15
Schools with this program
180
Graduates last year
$5,500
Median program tuition
$26,601
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 15 nail tech schools in Oregon

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Northwest College-Eugene

Springfield, OR

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Certificate
Program tuition
$11,500
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
65
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,601
Type
Private for-profit

Klamath Community College

Klamath Falls, OR

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,055
Graduates last year
11
Type
Public

Northwest College-Clackamas

Happy Valley, OR

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Certificate
Program tuition
$10,500
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
6
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,601
Type
Private for-profit

Phagans Beauty College

Corvallis, OR

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Certificate
Program tuition
$5,500
Length
3 months
Graduates last year
6
Median earnings, 1 yr
$20,890
Type
Private for-profit

Northwest College-Medford

Medford, OR

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Certificate
Program tuition
$11,500
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
5
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,601
Type
Private for-profit

Phagans Medford Beauty School

Medford, OR

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Certificate
Program tuition
$5,500
Length
3 months
Graduates last year
3
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,210
Type
Private for-profit

Summit Salon Academy-Portland

Tigard, OR

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Certificate
Program tuition
$8,492
Length
4 months
Graduates last year
3
Median earnings, 1 yr
$28,952
Type
Private for-profit

Phagans School of Beauty

Salem, OR

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Certificate
Program tuition
$5,500
Length
3 months
Graduates last year
2
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,126
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does nail technician training cost in Oregon?

The median published tuition is $5,500 (range $2,101 to $11,500, 11 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Beau Monde Academy of Barbering and Cosmetology ($2,101), College of Hair Design Careers ($3,803) and Phagans Central Oregon Beauty College ($5,500). 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 3 months to finish (2 to 9 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do nail technician graduates earn?

Across 13 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $26,601 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 Oregon?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Klamath 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.