Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines is Cosmetology/Cosmetologist and the 2024 tuition and fees is $19,756. Its tuition is higher than the national average of Cosmetology/Cosmetologist programs ($16,042). The length of the program is 2,100 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 15 months.
The following table shows the 4 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines.
Tuition & Completion Time for 4 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $19,756$2,5282,100 Hours15 Months $16,042
2Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $19,756$2,5281,550 Hours11 Months $16,042
3Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $9,072$2,044600 Hours5 Months $9,978
4Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage $10,192$2,184650 Hours6 Months $12,154

Important Academic Statistics

Total 77 students attended Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 7 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 12 (full-time).
The graduation rate of Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines is 66% and the retention rate is 35% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population77
Graduation Rate66%
Number of Faculty7
Student to Faculty Ratio6 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines is $19,756 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
57% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,672 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$19,756
Books & Supplies$2,528
Off-Campus Room & Board$19,155
Off-Campus Expenses$9,285
Average Financial Amount$4,672

Offered Certificate Programs

Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines offers 3 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 4 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 67 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1-Year Certificate2047
4 Years Certificate1020
Total3067

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 67 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 47 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 20 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
Less than 1-Year Certificate2-4 Years Certificate
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 41 completers
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist41
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 6 completers
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage6
Total47
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 20 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist20
Total20

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 77 students have enrolled into Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines. By gender, 3 male and 74 female students are attending the school.
There are 56 White (72.73%), 10 Black/African American (12.99%), 8 Hispanic (10.39%), 2 Asian (2.60%), and 9 students with other races.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total77374
American Indian/Native American000
Asian202
Black/African American1019
Hispanic817
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White56155
Two More101
Un-Known000
Non-resident Alien000

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