LICENSING GUIDE
Nebraska
— Esthetician
Complete 600 hours in a school of esthetics and pass the NIC written examination. Nebraska does not require a hands-on practical licensing exam. Licenses expire September 30 of even-numbered years and require 8 continuing-education hours.
Renewal Period:
24 months
Last Verified:
September 17, 2026
PATHWAYS TO LICENSURE
School Pathway
Training Hours:
600
The esthetics program must include at least 600 hours. Initial applicants take the NIC written examination; the state expressly states that there is no hands-on practical exam. At least 4 of the 8 renewal education hours must address professional skills or services.
Apprenticeship Pathway
No alternative work-based esthetics apprenticeship pathway was identified in the cited official requirements.
SOURCES & VERIFICATION
License Sources
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Nebraska Legislature
No treatment scope rules have been published for this license type yet.