by our College Data Analytics Team
Cosmetology is offered at a wide range of schools across the country, but at some it makes up a far larger share of the degrees awarded than at others. To top this list, a school awards a larger share of its degrees in cosmetology than other colleges that offer the major.
To build this ranking, College Factual compared the degree focus of the 12 schools in Iowa offering cosmetology.
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The colleges and universities below are the most focused on cosmetology in Iowa, ranked by the share of their degrees awarded in the major.
The most focused school in the country for cosmetology is Aveda Institute Des Moines. Aveda Institute Des Moines is a private for-profit school located in the city of West Des Moines. At this school, roughly 100% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 155 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Aveda Institute Des Moines
La James International College Cedar Falls is one of the most focused cosmetology schools, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Cedar Falls, La James International College Cedar Falls is a private for-profit university. At this school, roughly 100% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 31 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for La James International College Cedar Falls
Iowa School Of Beauty Sioux City ranks #3 for cosmetology by degree focus. Set in the city of Sioux City, Iowa School Of Beauty Sioux City is a private for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 100% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 26 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Iowa School Of Beauty Sioux City
La James International College Davenport ranks #4 for cosmetology by degree focus. Set in the city of Davenport, La James International College Davenport is a private for-profit institution. About 96% of the degrees La James International College Davenport awards are in cosmetology, or about 100 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for La James International College Davenport
A rank of #5 makes Pci Academy Ames one of the most focused schools for cosmetology. Set in the city of Ames, Pci Academy Ames is a private for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 96% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 116 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Pci Academy Ames
Pci Academy Iowa City ranked #6 on our list of the most focused cosmetology schools. Set in the city of Iowa City, Pci Academy Iowa City is a private for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 93% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 76 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Pci Academy Iowa City
La James International College Johnston placed #7 for cosmetology by degree focus. Set in the suburb of Johnston, La James International College Johnston is a private for-profit institution. About 92% of the degrees La James International College Johnston awards are in cosmetology, or about 84 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at La James International College Johnston
La James College Of Hairstyling And Cosmetology landed the #8 spot among the most focused cosmetology schools. La James College Of Hairstyling And Cosmetology is a private for-profit school located in the town of Mason City. Cosmetology accounts for around 91% of the degrees granted here, or about 43 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for La James College Of Hairstyling And Cosmetology
Capri College Cedar Rapids ranked #9 on our list of the most focused cosmetology schools. Set in the city of Cedar Rapids, Capri College Cedar Rapids is a private for-profit institution. About 91% of the degrees Capri College Cedar Rapids awards are in cosmetology, or about 74 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Capri College Cedar Rapids
Capri College Dubuque ranked #10 on our list of the most focused cosmetology schools. Located in the city of Dubuque, Capri College Dubuque is a private for-profit university. About 90% of the degrees Capri College Dubuque awards are in cosmetology, or about 109 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Capri College Dubuque
Capri College Davenport ranked #11 on our list of the most focused cosmetology schools. Set in the city of Davenport, Capri College Davenport is a private for-profit institution. Cosmetology accounts for around 89% of the degrees granted here, or about 99 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Capri College Davenport
Iowa School Of Beauty Des Moines ranked #12 on our list of the most focused cosmetology schools. Located in the suburb of Des Moines, Iowa School Of Beauty Des Moines is a private for-profit university. At this school, roughly 83% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 60 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Iowa School Of Beauty Des Moines
The ranking above is published by College Factual. Schools are ranked by degree focus — the share of the school’s total degree completions that are in the program, drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
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