How many students are enrolled?

The school has 141 students enrolled.

What do cosmetology graduates typically earn?

Median earnings two years after completion for cosmetology are reported at $21,052.

What about somatic bodywork earnings?

Median earnings two years after completion for somatic bodywork are reported at $20,001.

How many students finish their program?

The reported completion rate is 79.5%.

Is financial aid available?

Yes, 61% of students receive Pell Grants.

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La James International College-Johnston

Johnston, Iowa · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 141 students · CosmetologyBarberingMassage Therapy

Avg net price / yr

$15,759

cheaper than 49% of comparable schools

Completion rate

79.5%

Median debt at completion

not reported

Median earnings (10 yr)

$27,401

$1,738.8 earned per $1k of yearly net price

About

La James International College-Johnston is a private for-profit school in Johnston, IA that mainly awards certificates. With 141 students, it focuses on cosmetology and somatic bodywork training. The average annual net price after aid is reported at $15,759.

What to know

The school reports a 79.5% completion rate, but median student debt at completion is not reported in federal data. Typical earnings two years after finishing cosmetology are $21,052, while somatic bodywork graduates report $20,001. Sixty-one percent of students receive Pell Grants, indicating significant financial need.

Net price is 3% above the Iowa median ($15,242) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 3% below the national median ($28,378) for comparable schools.

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61% 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	$21,052
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services	undergraduate certificate	$20,001

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

Is this school public or private?: La James International College-Johnston is a private for-profit school.
How many students are enrolled?: The school has 141 students enrolled.
What do cosmetology graduates typically earn?: Median earnings two years after completion for cosmetology are reported at $21,052.
What about somatic bodywork earnings?: Median earnings two years after completion for somatic bodywork are reported at $20,001.
How many students finish their program?: The reported completion rate is 79.5%.
Is financial aid available?: Yes, 61% 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-Cedar Falls	Cedar Falls	$18,569	59.5%	$25,575

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026 release), school ID 153764. 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.