La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology

Mason City, IA · Private for-profit · Certificate degree-granting

Located in Mason City, Iowa, La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology is a private for-profit institution, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc.. With 56 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $27,484 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 74.1%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $6,930, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.97x. The average net price after financial aid is $4,522 per year. The most popular programs include Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services and Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$27,484
Graduation Rate
74.1%
Median Debt
$6,930
Average Net Price
$4,522
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
6.08x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.97x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
56
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
91.1%

Cost

In-State Tuition
Not reported
Out-of-State Tuition
Not reported
Pell Grant Rate
54.7%
Federal Loan Rate
81.0%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$3,738
Income $30K–$48K
$3,505
Income $48K–$75K
$2,537
Income $110K+
$16,232

Student Demographics

White
75.0%
Black
10.7%
Hispanic
14.3%
Asian
0.0%
Two or More Races
0.0%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
42.6%

Accreditations

Programs (2)

Undergraduate Certificate (2)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services $25,836 44
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services Not reported 6

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