Do graduates typically earn good money?

For the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program, median earnings 2 years after completion are $20,140.

Is financial aid available?

Yes, 75.4% of students receive Pell Grants.

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La James International College-Cedar Falls

Cedar Falls, Iowa · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 54 students · CosmetologyBarberingMassage Therapy

Avg net price / yr

$18,569

cheaper than 32% of comparable schools

Completion rate

59.5%

Median debt at completion

not reported

Median earnings (10 yr)

$25,575

$1,377.3 earned per $1k of yearly net price

About

La James International College-Cedar Falls is a private for-profit school in Cedar Falls, IA that mainly awards certificates. It serves 54 students with programs in cosmetology and somatic bodywork.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $18,569, which represents a significant cost for most students. A completion rate of 59.5% means more than four out of five students who start do not finish. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $25,575, but median student debt at completion is not reported.

Net price is 22% above the Iowa median ($15,242) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 10% below the national median ($28,378) for comparable schools.

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75.4% of students here receive federal Pell Grants. Get aid deadlines and program matches for Cosmetology programs in Iowa.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	undergraduate certificate	$20,140
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported

Get paid while you train instead

9 registered cosmetology apprenticeship sponsors in Iowa take on apprentices who earn wages during training; 10 registered barbering apprenticeship sponsors in Iowa take on apprentices who earn wages during training. Registered apprenticeships are an alternative to paying for school — browse Iowa cosmetology apprenticeships.

Questions students ask

How many students are currently enrolled?: The school has 54 students.
What is the school type?: La James International College-Cedar Falls is a private for-profit school.
Do graduates typically earn good money?: For the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program, median earnings 2 years after completion are $20,140.
How well do students finish their programs?: The completion rate is 59.5%.
Is financial aid available?: Yes, 75.4% of students receive Pell Grants.

Nearby alternatives in Iowa

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Capri College-Dubuque	Dubuque	$15,660	75%	$28,266
La James International College-Johnston	Johnston	$15,759	79.5%	$27,401

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026 release), school ID 153746. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.