La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. 56% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology is a private for-profit institution located in Mason City, Iowa with approximately 56 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $9,098 per year. Typical graduates earn $21,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the average net price of $9,098/year and relatively low graduation debt of $6,332 make the upfront cost manageable, but median earnings of just $21,200 a decade after enrollment should give you pause about long-term financial return. This is a worth considering if you're set on a cosmetology career in the Mason City area and plan to build a local clientele quickly — but go in clear-eyed that the earning ceiling in this field is real, and a small 56-person enrollment means limited networking and fewer resources than larger programs.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (56 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology
24 Second St NE
Mason City, IA 50401-3308
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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