Paying for PCI Academy-Ames
Tuition & Fees
$14,988
Largest Programs
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
number of programs offered
3
The largest programs at PCI Academy-Ames is Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist and its 2025 tuition is $14,988. The length of the program is 600 contact hours ( or credit hours) and, it requires 7 months to complete the program in average.
The tuition & fees at PCI Academy-Amesis expensive compared to the national average of Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist program (the average is $9,978).
Largest Programs Information
The following table shows the 2025 tuition & fees of the largest programs at PCI Academy-Ames with program length and completion time.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies Costs | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average (in Vocational schools) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $14,988 | - | 600 Contact Hours | 7 Months | $9,978 |
| 2 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $25,988 | - | 1550 Contact Hours | 11 Months | $16,042 |
| 3 | Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | $14,388 | - | 600 Contact Hours | 7 Months | $12,154 |
Tuition & Fees Trends Chart
The following chart shows the changes of tuition and books & supplies costs over the past 5 years. The cost is for the Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist program which is the largest program at PCI Academy-Ames.
2025 Living Costs
The 2025 average living costs is $12,439 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at PCI Academy-Ameshas decreased by 0.45% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at PCI Academy-Ames.
Living Costs Trends
| Year | Room & Board | Other Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $13,144 | $6,479 |
| 2022 | $13,981 | $6,882 |
| 2023 | $14,183 | $6,975 |
| 2024 | $18,569 | $8,975 |
| 2025 | $8,386 | $4,053 |
Living Costs Trends Chart