How much do cosmetology graduates typically earn?

The median earnings two years after completion for the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program are reported at $24,035.

What is the completion rate for this school?

The completion rate is reported at 67.7%, meaning the majority of students who start finish their program.

How many students attend this school?

There are 113 students currently enrolled, which means you will be in a very small group with minimal classmates.

Is PCI Academy-Iowa City a public or private school?

The school is a private for-profit institution that primarily awards certificates rather than degrees.

How does the student debt compare to the cost of attendance?

The median student debt at completion is $5,828, which is lower than the average annual net price of $20,938.

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PCI Academy-Iowa City

Iowa City, Iowa · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 113 students · CosmetologyBarberingMassage Therapy

Avg net price / yr

$20,938

cheaper than 22% of comparable schools

Completion rate

67.7%

Median debt at completion

$5,828

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$31,330

earns ~$1,496.3 per $1k of yearly net price

About

PCI Academy-Iowa City is a private for-profit school in Iowa City that mainly awards certificates. It serves students looking for training in cosmetology or somatic bodywork with a small class size of 113 students.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $20,938, while the median student debt at completion is reported at $5,828. A completion rate of 67.7% indicates that roughly two-thirds of students finish their programs. Median earnings for graduates in cosmetology are $24,035 two years after completion.

Net price is 37% above the Iowa median ($15,242) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 10% above the national median ($28,378) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	undergraduate certificate	$24,035
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported

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Questions students ask

How much do cosmetology graduates typically earn?: The median earnings two years after completion for the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program are reported at $24,035.
What is the completion rate for this school?: The completion rate is reported at 67.7%, meaning the majority of students who start finish their program.
How many students attend this school?: There are 113 students currently enrolled, which means you will be in a very small group with minimal classmates.
Is PCI Academy-Iowa City a public or private school?: The school is a private for-profit institution that primarily awards certificates rather than degrees.
How does the student debt compare to the cost of attendance?: The median student debt at completion is $5,828, which is lower than the average annual net price of $20,938.

Other options in Iowa

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Capri College-Dubuque	Dubuque	$15,660	75%	$28,266
Capri College-Cedar Rapids	Cedar Rapids	$16,541	71.8%	$29,307
American Hair Academy	Mt. Pleasant	$11,556	65.2%	$28,724
Iowa Central Community College	Fort Dodge	$9,328	35.8%	$42,046
Iowa Lakes Community College	Estherville	$13,933	48.4%	$43,108
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), school ID 495378. 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.