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Cosmetology in Iowa

Cosmetology Schools in Iowa

824 Cosmetology students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

As a degree choice, Cosmetology is the 5th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Cosmetology Majors in Iowa

Cosmetology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 409
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 408
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 408
Associate Degree 7

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a cosmetology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of cosmetology majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 11.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.4%
  • White: 68.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Cosmetology Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 6,750 people employed in jobs related to a cosmetology degree, compared to 790,010 nationwide.

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Wages for Cosmetology Jobs in Iowa

In this state, cosmetology grads earn an average of $32,770. Nationwide, they make an average of $33,220.

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There are 10 colleges in Iowa that offer cosmetology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Aveda Institute - Des Moines

West Des Moines
121 Degrees in Major Awarded
163 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $15,590. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
133 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $20,041. Graduates earn an average $24,422 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
140 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. An average student at Capri College, Davenport will pay a net price of $7,677.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
148 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $8,595. 79% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $23,942 after earning their degree at this institution.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
144 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,763 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $9,875.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
48 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $9,553. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. In their early career, ISB grads earn an average salary of $20,209.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
74 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $20,614 a year. This private school has an average net price of $17,688.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
44 Total Students

7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $6,755. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $20,593 a year.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
96 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $17,854 after graduation. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
46 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $13,667. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

Cosmetology Careers in IA

Some of the careers cosmetology majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Personal Service Worker Supervisors 14% $34,900
Skincare Specialists 13% $25,990
Barbers 13% $34,580
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 12% $25,380
Manicurists and Pedicurists 10% $29,520

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to cosmetology.

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Culinary Arts 200
Funeral & Mortuary Science 68

View all majors related to Cosmetology

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