La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology is a 2-4 year, private (for-profit) school located in Mason City, Iowa. Its published tuition & fees of Cosmetology / Cosmetologist program, which is the largest program at the school, is $20,650 for the academic year 2023-2024.
A total of 59 students are attending the school and its graduation rate is 71%. La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology has 5 vocational programs.
The largest program at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology is Cosmetology / Cosmetologist and its 2024 tuition & fees are $20,650. For reference, the average tuition for the Cosmetology / Cosmetologist program of all trade schools in the United States is $16,042.
The following table shows the largest program information including tuition, books and supplies costs, program length, and average completion time.
| Program Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology / Cosmetologist | $20,650 | $2,800 | 2,100 Hours | 15 Months |
| National Average | $16,042 | - | 1,375 Hours | 11.73 Months |
| Massage Therapy / Therapeutic Massage | $12,350 | $600 | 650 Hours | 8 Months |
| National Average | $12,154 | - | 615 Hours | 8.18 Months |
| Aesthetician / Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $9,300 | $1,530 | 600 Hours | 7 Months |
| National Average | $9,978 | - | 652 Hours | 6.04 Months |
| Nail Technician / Specialist and Manicurist | $3,000 | $850 | 350 Hours | 6 Months |
| National Average | $5,356 | - | 444 Hours | 4.58 Months |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other) | $7,395 | $100 | 1,000 Hours | 10 Months |
| National Average | $5,438 | - | 775 Hours | 7.00 Months |
For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition & fees are $20,650 at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology. The typical cost for purchasing books and supplies for programs is $2,800. The total cost of attendance is $37,010 when a student lives on-campus and $38,780 when a student lives off-campus.
| Living On-Campus | Living Off-Campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $20,650 | $20,650 |
| Books & Supplies | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Room & Board | $8,520 | $5,790 |
| Other Living Expenses | $5,040 | $9,540 |
| Total Cost of Attendace (COA) | $37,010 | $38,780 |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Programs | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Overall Programs | NOT OFFERED | 3 | 1 | 1 |
La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology offers 5 certificate and vocational programs through 1-year certificate, 2-Years Certificate, and 2-4 Years Certificate programs. All certificate programs are conducted on-site education.
The following table summarizes the total number of completers by degree programs.
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 11 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | NOT OFFERED | 17 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | NOT OFFERED | 16 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | NOT OFFERED | 6 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
The graduation rate at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology is 71%. The students to faculty ratio is 7 to 1 an the retention rate is 90%.
| Graduation Rate | 71% |
|---|---|
| Retention Rate | 90%(full-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7 to 1 |
| Student Population | 59 Students |
| Number of Faculties | 7 Faculties |
| Number of Staffs | 11 Staffs |
La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology provides a number of student services including academic/career counseling services, Placement services for completers.
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
|---|---|
| Employment services for students | No |
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
| Library facilities at institution | Various Library Facilities Provided |