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About Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist programs prepare individuals to shape fingernails and toenails, remove unwanted skin and blemishes, apply polish and cosmetics to nails, and function as licensed manicurists or nail technicians/specialists. Includes instruction in manicuring theory; skin anatomy; nail growth, irregularities, and diseases; sterilization and sanitation; equipment and table maintenance; cuticle, blemish, and rough skin removal; nail filing, shaping, and polishing; cream application and extremity massage; nail sculpture and design art; product storage and use; customer service; laws and regulations; and business practices.

Students who are interested in Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist can study up to a Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years. Right now, 1,003 students are granted some level of degree in Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist around the country each year. More students graduate with a degree in Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist in the state of Puerto Rico compared to any other state. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist is $33,350.

Popularity of Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying career for Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist majors is Manicurists and Pedicurists. But, something else to think about is how much demand there is for specific positions. A position that is in high need that a degree in Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist can prepare you for is Manicurists and Pedicurists.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
1,003
Female Students
974 (97%)
Male Students
29 (2%)
Hispanic or Latino (943, 94%)
White (24, 2%)
Black or African American (20, 2%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (5, <1%)
Asian (4, <1%)
Two or more races (3, <1%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (2, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (1, <1%)
U.S. Nonresident (1, <1%)

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