Nail tech schools in Georgia
Looking for nail technician schools in Georgia? There are 13, including 7 public colleges and 6 private career schools. Nail technicians in Georgia earn a median $26,910 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 13
- Public colleges
- 7
- Median pay in GA
- $26,910
- Cities with schools
- 7
13 nail technician schools
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Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology
Dalton, GA · Private
- Nail technician
- Cosmetology
- Esthetician
International School of Skin Nailcare & Massage Therapy
Sandy Springs, GA · Private
- Nail technician
- Cosmetology
- Massage therapy
- +1
Rivertown School of Beauty Barber Skin Care and Nails
Columbus, GA · Private
- Nail technician
- Cosmetology
- Barbering
- +1
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Valdosta, GA · Public
- Nail technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +31
Nail tech schools by city
- Atlanta (4 within 30 mi)
- Roswell (3 within 30 mi)
- Stonecrest (4 within 30 mi)
- Douglasville (3 within 30 mi)
- Kennesaw (3 within 30 mi)
- Stockbridge (4 within 30 mi)
- Lawrenceville (4 within 30 mi)
What nail technicians earn in Georgia
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Nail technician salary in GeorgiaHow to become a nail technician
- Median pay
- $26,910
- $12.94 an hour
- Typical range
- $21,390–$56,640
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in GA
- 1,710
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +9.2%
- 21,900 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many nail technician schools are in Georgia?
We list 13 schools in Georgia with nail technician programs: 7 public colleges and 6 private career schools. Campuses are in Columbus, Albany, Americus, Griffin, and Valdosta.
Are there community college nail technician programs in Georgia?
Yes. 7 public colleges in Georgia offer nail technician. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does nail technician school cost in Georgia?
Among the 12 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $614 to $30,314. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do nail technicians make in Georgia?
The median pay for nail technicians in Georgia is $26,910 a year, and most earn between $21,390 and $56,640, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a nail technician school in Georgia?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
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Nail tech schools in other states
- Florida (57)
- California (54)
- Texas (47)
- Puerto Rico (24)
- Ohio (23)
- Michigan (20)
- Pennsylvania (19)
- Oregon (14)
- Utah (14)
- North Carolina (13)
- Tennessee (13)
- Oklahoma (12)
- Wisconsin (12)
- Idaho (11)
- Indiana (11)
- New York (11)