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Nail tech program at The Professional Cosmetology Academy
Laredo, TX · Private for-profit less-than-2-year · (956) 744-6139 · 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 (12 weeks to under 1 year)
- $5,500
- Books and suppliesIPEDS 2024-25
- $2,000
- Listed cost
- $7,500
- LengthIPEDS
- 600 clock hours, 6 months
- CompletionsIPEDS 2023-24, all levels
- 11
- Graduates' earningsCollege Scorecard reports Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services as one group at this school
- Not shown for this program alone
- Typical pay for manicurists and pedicuristsBLS OEWS May 2025, Texas
- $34,040
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About this program
The Professional Cosmetology Academy awarded 11 nail tech credentials in 2023-24 (IPEDS), its number 4 career program of 4 we list. Its listed tuition of $5,500 compares with a Texas median wage of $34,040 for manicurists and pedicurists (BLS, May 2025).
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No other nail tech program with its own page lies within 50 miles of Laredo.
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