La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology
Mason City, Iowa · Private, for-profit
Of 1 assessed programs, 0 leave graduates out-earning a typical Iowa high-school graduate (about $37,130/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 2 could not be assessed.
What would this cost you?
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $3,738 |
| $30k to $48k | $3,505 |
| $48k to $75k | $2,537 |
| $75k to $110k | $5,774 |
| $110k and up | $16,232 |
| All families (average) | $4,522 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). It reflects students who received federal aid.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
1 of 3 programs could be assessed 33% have an earnings verdict
| Program | Degree | Median earnings | vs a high-school grad | Verdict | Median debt | Years to repay | Recent completers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $25,836 | -$11,294 | falls short | $8,000 | insufficient data | 38 |
| Massage Therapy and Bodywork | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 5 |
| Teacher Education (by subject) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 0 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release 2026-06-10. Earnings are medians measured four years after completion, compared with the state high-school-graduate benchmark ($37,130/yr). Debt is federal loans only. Suppressed values are shown as insufficient data, never imputed. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise.