In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Comparison
For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees of Iowa Trade Schools is $16,880.
Iowa Trade Schools's tuition is higher than national average, which is $15,198 in 2025.
La James International College-Ft Dodge has the most expensive tuition & fees of $23,441 and Carlson College of Massage Therapy has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,000 among Iowa Trade Schools.
The average itemized college cost for Iowa Trade Schools is as follows:
- Tuition & Fees is $16,880 based on the largest program tuition at each school.
- The cost for books & supplies is $2,646.
- The living cost is $20,671 (off-campus).
2025 Tuition, fees, and Living Costs Comparison for Iowa Trade Schools
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2025 Tuition Comparison Between Iowa Trade Schools
| School Name | Largest Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs |
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American Hair AcademyMt. Pleasant, IA | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $17,680 | $2,000 | $15,683 |
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Aveda Institute-Des MoinesWest Des Moines, IA | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $21,100 | $4,227 | $21,516 |
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Body Wisdom Massage Therapy SchoolUrbandale, IA | Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | $16,915 | $3,534 | $25,416 |
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Capri College-Cedar RapidsCedar Rapids, IA | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $19,180 | $2,165 | $27,274 |
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Capri College-DavenportDavenport, IA | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $19,180 | $2,165 | $29,393 |
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Capri College-DubuqueDubuque, IA | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $19,180 | $2,165 | $29,133 |
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Carlson College of Massage TherapyAnamosa, IA | Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | $9,000 | $1,500 | $7,050 |
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Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit LakeSpirit Lake, IA | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $14,000 | $2,100 | $23,277 |
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La James International College-Cedar FallsCedar Falls, IA | Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $11,655 | $2,545 | $14,182 |
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La James International College-DavenportDavenport, IA | Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $11,559 | $2,545 | $13,453 |
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La James International College-Ft DodgeFort Dodge, IA | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $23,441 | $2,745 | $26,250 |
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La James International College-JohnstonJohnston, IA | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $23,441 | $2,745 | $37,260 |
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PCI Academy-AmesAmes, IA | Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $14,988 | - | $12,439 |
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PCI Academy-Iowa CityIowa City, IA | Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $14,988 | - | $12,439 |
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The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar FallsCedar Falls, IA | Barbering/Barber | $16,900 | $3,959 | $15,295 |
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| Average | - | $16,880 | $2,646 | $20,671 |
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*The tuition data is updated with the academic year 2024-2025 data from IPEDS.