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Nail tech program at Academy of Cosmetology
Merritt Island, FL · Private for-profit less-than-2-year · (321) 452-8490 · School website
School takes federal student aid (IPEDS) Accreditor on file: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences
The program in figures
- Tuition and fees, whole programIPEDS 2024-25, certificate (under 12 weeks)
- $3,650
- Books and suppliesIPEDS 2024-25
- $600
- Listed cost
- $4,250
- LengthIPEDS
- 240 clock hours, 3 months
- CompletionsIPEDS 2023-24, all levels
- 4
- Graduates' earningsCollege Scorecard reports Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services as one group at this school
- Not shown for this program alone
- National median, same field, 4 years afterCollege Scorecard, all schools
- $26,307
- Typical pay for manicurists and pedicuristsBLS OEWS May 2025, Florida
- $37,840
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About this program
Academy of Cosmetology awarded 4 nail tech credentials in 2023-24 (IPEDS), its number 4 career program of 4 we list. Its listed tuition of $3,650 compares with a Florida median wage of $37,840 for manicurists and pedicurists (BLS, May 2025).
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