Nail Tech Schools in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has 21 schools with nail technician programs in this directory: 1 public and 20 private. Together they graduated 313 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $2,628 to $5,350, with a median of $3,900 across the 15 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $23,253 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at The Beauty Institute, South Hills Beauty Academy and Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork.

21
Schools with this program
313
Graduates last year
$3,900
Median program tuition
$23,253
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 21 nail tech schools in Pennsylvania

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The Beauty Institute

Whitehall, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$3,800
Length
3 months
Graduates last year
35
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,014
Type
Private for-profit

South Hills Beauty Academy

Pittsburgh, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$5,350
Length
3 months
Graduates last year
31
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,924
Type
Private for-profit

The Beauty Institute

Stroudsburg, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$3,800
Length
3 months
Graduates last year
29
Median earnings, 1 yr
$19,219
Type
Private for-profit

Altoona Beauty School Inc

Altoona, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$3,850
Length
4 months
Graduates last year
27
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,012
Type
Private for-profit

The Beauty Institute-Ambler

Ambler, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$3,800
Length
3 months
Graduates last year
25
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,968
Type
Private for-profit

Metro Beauty Academy

Allentown, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$5,045
Length
2 months
Graduates last year
17
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,830
Type
Private for-profit

Laurel Business Institute

Uniontown, PA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$13,565
Graduates last year
6
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,444
Type
Private for-profit

Venus Beauty Academy

Aston, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$3,030
Length
2 months
Graduates last year
2
Median earnings, 1 yr
$17,017
Type
Private for-profit

Butler Beauty Academy

Butler, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$3,900
Length
4 months
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,061
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does nail technician training cost in Pennsylvania?

The median published tuition is $3,900 (range $2,628 to $5,350, 15 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at The Salon Professional Academy-Altoona ($2,628), The Salon Professional Academy ($2,775) and Venus Beauty Academy ($3,030). 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 6 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do nail technician graduates earn?

Across 20 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $23,253 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 Pennsylvania?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Somerset County Technology Center.

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.