The Nail Technician program provides the skills needed to work in a beauty spa or nail salon, performing services such as manicures, pedicures, and nail enhancements. Instruction includes artificial nail techniques, such as nail tips and sculpted nails, using acrylic or gel to create these enhancements.
Additional training covers nail art, gel polish, mechanical techniques, sanitation and salon safety, disorders of the nail and skin, professional ethics, salon management, and licensing laws and rules.
This program includes 300 clock hours of instruction required by the State of Utah for licensure. Students are prepared to take the National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology/Barbering Licensure examination required for licensure.
The Data Analytics program prepares students for roles in technology, finance, healthcare, ecommerce, manufacturing and more. The competency-based curriculum provides training through real-world simulations, personalized mentoring, and practical coursework. Students develop skills in initiating data projects, sourcing information, transforming datasets, analyzing data, and presenting results which form an essential toolkit for the field of data analytics.
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Registration:
| PRE-REGISTRATION OPENS: | January 8, 2025 | March 5, 2025 | May 29, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | October 22, 2025 | January 7, 2026 | |
| PRE-REGISTRATION CLOSES: | February 28, 2025 | May 23, 2025 | August 8, 2025 | October 17, 2025 | January 2, 2026 | March 6, 2026 | |
| NEXT START DATE: | May 27, 2025 | August 13, 2025 | October 20, 2025 | January 5, 2026 | March 9, 2026 | May 27, 2026 |
Minimum Age Requirement: 17 years old. High school students must be in their senior year.
Enrollment is based on a randomized selection process.
| SECTION | CAMPUS | ROOM # | START DATE | END DATE | START TIME | END TIME | DAYS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARCH 2025-NIGHT | Lehi Campus – Buildling A | 104 | 3/3/2025 | Varies depending on completion of program requirements | 4:00 PM | 9:15 PM | M-Th |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Sat | |||||
| Spanish Fork Campus – Building A | 113 | 3/3/2025 | Varies depending on completion of program requirements | 4:00 PM | 9:15 PM | M-Th | |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Sat | |||||
| MAY 2025-DAY | Lehi Campus – Building A | 104 | 5/27/2025 | Varies depending on completion of program requirements | 7:30 AM | 2:00 PM | T-F |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Sat | |||||
| Spanish Fork Campus – Building A | 113 | 5/27/2025 | Varies depending on completion of program requirements | 7:30 AM | 2:00 PM | T-F | |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Sat | |||||
| AUGUST 2025-DAY | Lehi Campus – Building A | 104 | 8/13/2025 | Varies depending on completion of program requirements | 7:30 AM | 2:00 PM | T-F |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Sat | |||||
| Spanish Fork Campus – Building A | 113 | 8/13/2025 | Varies depending on completion of program requirements | 7:30 AM | 2:00 PM | T-F | |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Sat | |||||
| OCTOBER 2025-NIGHT | Lehi Campus – Building A | 104 | 10/20/2025 | Varies depending on completion of program requirements | 4:00 PM | 9:15 PM | M-Th |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Sat | |||||
| Spanish Fork Campus – Building A | 113 | 10/20/2025 | Varies depending on completion of program requirements | 4:00 PM | 9:15 PM | M-Th | |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Sat | |||||
| JANUARY 2026-DAY | Lehi Campus – Building A | 104 | 1/5/2026 | Varies depending on completion of program requirements | 7:30 AM | 2:00 PM | T-F |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Sat | |||||
| Spanish Fork Campus – Building A | 113 | 1/5/2026 | Varies depending on completion of program requirements | 7:30 AM | 2:00 PM | T-F | |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Sat | |||||
| MARCH 2026-NIGHT | Lehi Campus – Building A | 104 | 3/9/2026 | Varies depending on completion of program requirements | 4:00 PM | 9:15 PM | M-Th |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Sat | |||||
| Spanish Fork Campus – Building A | 113 | 3/9/2026 | Varies depending on completion of program requirements | 4:00 PM | 9:15 PM | M-Th | |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Sat | |||||
| MAY 2026-DAY | Lehi Campus – Building A | 104 | 5/27/2026 | Varies depending on completion of program requirements | 7:30 AM | 2:00 PM | T-F |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Sat | |||||
| Spanish Fork Campus – Building A | 113 | 5/27/2026 | Varies depending on completion of program requirements | 7:30 AM | 2:00 PM | T-F | |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Sat |
| Course Name | Course Hours | Course Credits | Externship/Clinical/ WBL Credits | Tuition ($120/credirt) | Course Fees | Industry Exam Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nail Technician I | 120 | 4 | 0 | $480.00 | $1,101.00 | $0.00 |
| Nail Technician II Clinical | 90 | 0 | 2 | $240.00 | $142.00 | $0.00 |
| Nail Technician III | 90 | 3 | 0 | $360.00 | $259.00 | $254.00 |
| TOTALS: | 300 | 7 | 2 | $1,080.00 | $1,502.00 | $254.00 |
| Tuition/Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition: | $1,080.00 |
| Application Fee: | $0.00 |
| Registration Fee: | $40.00 |
| Total Course Fees: | $1,502.00 |
| Required Materials: | $50.00 |
| Industry Exam Fee: | $254.00 |
| Total: | $2,926.00 |
Note: High school students attend MTECH tuition free, and are only responsible for fees and materials.
Course-by-course cost breakdowns can be found on the “Courses” tab above.
Upon registration, you will register and submit payment for the first course in the program.
While not required, you may make a deposit, in person or online, for the full program upon registration to be held in your student account.
| Required Materials | Quantity | Notes (ISBN numbers, etc) | Cost | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nail Technician Kit | Included in Course Fees | |||||||
| Textbooks | Included in Course Fees | |||||||
| State Board Kit Rental | 1 | This kit is required for the State of Utah Practical Exam. If kit is returned with all equipment student will receive a $25 refund. Does not include any consumable supplies to be returned | $50.00 | |||||
| Computing device with audio/video capabilities and online connectivity | A portion of some courses will be done online. Students will be required to provide their own device with audio and video capabilities as well as their own internet connectivity. Students should be prepared to complete up to 8 hours of online learning each week they are in the Program. | $0.00 | ||||||
| Total Cost of Required Materials | $50.00 |
Admission requirements may be met by taking the Entrance Assessment OR by providing qualifying documentation. The Entrance Assessment can be taken at a Testing Center, and qualifying documents can be sent to transcripts@mtec.edu.
Learn more about the assessment HERE
If chosen, you will be notified via email on the registration day to confirm your placement. You must confirm your place within 3 business days.
If chosen as an alternate, you will be placed on a waiting list. For every cycle not chosen, you will receive a preferential point to help increase the chances for next time.
