Iowa Trade Schools

Iowa Trade Schools Comparison Table

The following table list 15 Iowa vocational trade schools with important academic information. You can find detailed tuition and program information at each school's page.

2025 Tuition Comparison Between Iowa Trade Schools
School name	Largest Programs	Average Tuition	Student Population	Students to Faculty
Capri College-Dubuqueprivate (for-profit)Dubuque, IA	Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist	$19,180	165	12 to 1
Capri College-Cedar Rapidsprivate (for-profit)Cedar Rapids, IA	Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor	$19,180	129	10 to 1
American Hair Academyprivate (for-profit)Mt. Pleasant, IA	Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	$17,680	25	13 to 1
La James International College-Cedar Fallsprivate (for-profit)Cedar Falls, IA	Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor	$11,655	54	18 to 1
La James International College-Johnstonprivate (for-profit)Johnston, IA	Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor	$23,441	141	28 to 1
La James International College-Ft Dodgeprivate (for-profit)Fort Dodge, IA	Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor	$23,441	22	11 to 1
PCI Academy-Amesprivate (for-profit)Ames, IA	Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage	$14,988	176	15 to 1
La James International College-Davenportprivate (for-profit)Davenport, IA	Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor	$11,559	127	21 to 1
Capri College-Davenportprivate (for-profit)Davenport, IA	Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor	$19,180	135	10 to 1
The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Fallsprivate (for-profit)Cedar Falls, IA	Barbering/Barber	$16,900	91	23 to 1
Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lakeprivate (for-profit)Spirit Lake, IA	Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist	$14,000	22	7 to 1
Carlson College of Massage Therapyprivate (for-profit)Anamosa, IA	Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage	$9,000	39	5 to 1
Aveda Institute-Des Moinesprivate (for-profit)West Des Moines, IA	Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage	$21,100	244	15 to 1
PCI Academy-Iowa Cityprivate (for-profit)Iowa City, IA	Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage	$14,988	113	15 to 1
Body Wisdom Massage Therapy Schoolprivate (for-profit)Urbandale, IA	Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage	$16,915	45	10 to 1
Average	-	$16,880	1,528	14 to 1

Most Searched Iowa Colleges (last 30 days)

Undergraduate

Capri College-Davenport Private, Less than 2-year | Davenport
Iowa State University Public, 4-year | Ames
Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City Private, 2-4 year | Sioux City
La James International College-Davenport Private, Less than 2-year | Davenport
PCI Academy-Ames Private, Less than 2-year | Ames
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary Private, 4-year | Ankeny
Des Moines Area Community College Public, 2-4 year | Ankeny
Drake University Private, 4-year | Des Moines
La James International College-Johnston Private, Less than 2-year | Johnston
Morningside University Private, 4-year | Sioux City

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Graduate

University of Iowa Public, 4-year | Iowa City
Morningside University Private, 4-year | Sioux City
Iowa State University Public, 4-year | Ames
Total Look School of Cosmetology & Massage Therapy Private, 2-4 year | Cresco
Capri College-Dubuque Private, Less than 2-year | Dubuque
Iowa Wesleyan University Private, 4-year | Mount Pleasant
Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City Private, 2-4 year | Sioux City
Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Storm Lake Private, 2-4 year | Storm Lake
University of Northern Iowa Public, 4-year | Cedar Falls
Indian Hills Community College Public, 2-4 year | Ottumwa

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Online Schools

Upper Iowa University Private, 4-year | Fayette
Saint Ambrose University Private, 4-year | Davenport
Iowa Western Community College Public, 2-4 year | Council Bluffs
UnityPoint Health-Des Moines School of Radiologic Technology Private, 2-4 year | Des Moines
Total Look School of Cosmetology & Massage Therapy Private, 2-4 year | Cresco
Capri College-Dubuque Private, Less than 2-year | Dubuque
Iowa Wesleyan University Private, 4-year | Mount Pleasant
Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City Private, 2-4 year | Sioux City
Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Storm Lake Private, 2-4 year | Storm Lake
University of Northern Iowa Public, 4-year | Cedar Falls

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Trade Schools

Iowa Western Community College Public, 2-4 year | Council Bluffs
Iowa State University Public, 4-year | Ames
Indian Hills Community College Public, 2-4 year | Ottumwa
Northwest Iowa Community College Public, 2-4 year | Sheldon
Total Look School of Cosmetology & Massage Therapy Private, 2-4 year | Cresco
Capri College-Dubuque Private, Less than 2-year | Dubuque
Iowa Wesleyan University Private, 4-year | Mount Pleasant
Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City Private, 2-4 year | Sioux City
Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Storm Lake Private, 2-4 year | Storm Lake
University of Northern Iowa Public, 4-year | Cedar Falls

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15 Trade Schools in Iowa

Iowa Trade Schools Comparison Table