La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology is a private community college located in Mason City, IA. It offers 5 programs for degree/certificate.

It is accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc..

The 2024 tuition & fees of La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology is $20,650. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Iowa private community colleges' average ($17,443).

The school has 59 students, which is lower than Iowa community collleges' average (2,128). The students to faculty ratio is 7 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (12 to 1) of Iowa community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees is $20,650 for undergraduate programs at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology. The tuition & fees at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology is cheaper than the average costs ($17,443) over private community colleges in Iowa.

The following tables show 2023-2024 tuition & fees at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology and compare to Iowa community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes of tuition costs over last 5 years. Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs. You can check more comprehensive tuition information at cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance
Amount
Tuition & Fees$20,650
Books & Supplies$2,800
On-Campus Living Costs$13,560
Off-Campus Living Costs$15,330
Average Financial Aid$7,798
Cost of Attendance$37,010
Total Costs After Financial Aid$29,212
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Tuition & Fees
La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology$20,650
Private Community Colleges in Iowa$17,443
Private Community Colleges in U.S.$19,928
2024 Costs and Completion Information of Largest Programs
Program NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthsAvg. Completion Time
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist$20,650 $2,800 2,100 Hours 15 Months
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage$12,350 $600 650 Hours 8 Months
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist$9,300 $1,530 600 Hours 7 Months
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist$3,000 $850 350 Hours 6 Months
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other)$7,395 $100 1,000 Hours 10 Months

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology offers Certificate programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs5NOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist11 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic MassageNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 59 students at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 0 male students and 44 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total44440
Male Students000
Female Students44440

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, private (for-profit)
Address24 Second St NE, Mason City, IA
Phone641-424-2161
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »$20,650
Student Population »59 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »71%
Retention Rate90%
Average Financial Aid »$7,798
Students to Faculty7:1 (14.29%)