PCI Academy-Ames
Ames, IA · Private for-profit · Certificate degree-granting
PCI Academy-Ames is a private for-profit institution in Ames, Iowa, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc.. With 176 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $31,330 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 68.5%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $5,828, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 5.38x. The average net price after financial aid is $20,533 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)
$31,330
Graduation Rate
68.5%
Median Debt
$5,828
Average Net Price
$20,533
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.53x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
5.38x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
176
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
100.0%
Cost
In-State Tuition
Not reported
Out-of-State Tuition
Not reported
Pell Grant Rate
34.1%
Federal Loan Rate
53.4%
Student Demographics
White
75.0%
Black
1.7%
Hispanic
7.4%
Asian
1.7%
Two or More Races
4.5%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
49.5%
Accreditations
- National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc. — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (2)
Undergraduate Certificate (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $36,179 | 95 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | $41,251 | 9 |
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