Nail tech schools in Tennessee
Looking for nail technician schools in Tennessee? There are 13, including 1 public college and 12 private career schools. Nail technicians in Tennessee earn a median $34,810 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 13
- Public colleges
- 1
- Median pay in TN
- $34,810
- Cities with schools
- 1
13 nail technician schools
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Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers
Chattanooga, TN · Private
- Nail technician
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- +3
Franklin Hair Academy School of Cosmetology
Franklin, TN · Private
- Nail technician
- Cosmetology
- Esthetician
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Genesis Career College-Cookeville
Cookeville, TN · Private
- Nail technician
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
- +5
Sandra Academy of Salon Services
New Tazewell, TN · Private
- Nail technician
- Cosmetology
- Massage therapy
- +2
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro, TN · Public
- Nail technician
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +12
Nail tech schools by city
- Shelbyville (3 within 30 mi)
What nail technicians earn in Tennessee
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Nail technician salary in TennesseeHow to become a nail technician
- Median pay
- $34,810
- $16.74 an hour
- Typical range
- $20,450–$57,340
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in TN
- 1,200
- 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 Tennessee?
We list 13 schools in Tennessee with nail technician programs: 1 public college and 12 private career schools. Campuses are in Chattanooga, Lexington, Franklin, Cookeville, and Bartlett.
Are there community college nail technician programs in Tennessee?
Yes. 1 public college in Tennessee 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 Tennessee?
Among the 13 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $2,636 to $33,625. 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 Tennessee?
The median pay for nail technicians in Tennessee is $34,810 a year, and most earn between $20,450 and $57,340, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a nail technician school in Tennessee?
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.
Other programs in Tennessee
- Cosmetology schools (43)
- Industrial maintenance schools (33)
- Welding schools (29)
- CNC machining schools (26)
- HVAC schools (25)
- Auto mechanic schools (24)
- Medical assistant schools (24)
- LPN programs (23)
- IT schools (22)
- Esthetician schools (20)
- Criminal justice programs (19)
- Construction schools (19)
- Dental assistant schools (18)
- EMT and paramedic schools (16)
- Surgical tech schools (15)
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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)
- Georgia (13)
- North Carolina (13)
- Oklahoma (12)
- Wisconsin (12)
- Idaho (11)
- Indiana (11)
- New York (11)