Compare to Similar Programs in Iowa

Cosmetology certificate's programs at peer institutions in Iowa (18 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Northeast Iowa Community College
Aveda Institute-Des Moines$27,081$32,913$12,0000.44
PCI Academy-Ames$24,178$29,405$10,5700.44
PCI Academy-Iowa City$24,178$29,405$10,5700.44
Capri College-Cedar Rapids$23,586$25,194$11,6810.50
La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology$23,313$18,405$8,5820.37
National Median$17,113$9,8620.58

Other Cosmetology Programs in Iowa

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Iowa schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Aveda Institute-Des Moines
West Des Moines
$27,081$12,000
PCI Academy-Ames
Ames
$24,178$10,570
PCI Academy-Iowa City
Iowa City
$24,178$10,570
Capri College-Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids
$23,586$11,681
La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology
Mason City
$23,313$8,582

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Northeast Iowa Community College, approximately 23% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.