Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology is Cosmetology/Cosmetologist and the 2024 tuition and fees is $20,650. 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 5 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology.
Tuition & Completion Time for 5 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $20,650$2,8002,100 Hours15 Months $16,042
2Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage $12,350$600650 Hours8 Months $12,154
3Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $9,300$1,530600 Hours7 Months $9,978
4Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist $3,000$850350 Hours6 Months $5,356
5Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other) $7,395$1001,000 Hours10 Months $5,438

Important Academic Statistics

Total 59 students attended La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 6 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 1 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 8 (full-time) and 3 (part-time).
The graduation rate of La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology is 71% and the retention rate is 90% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population59
Graduation Rate71%
Number of Faculty7
Student to Faculty Ratio7 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology is $20,650 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plansprepaid payment plan, tuition payment plan, including prepaid payment plan, tuition payment plan.
78% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $7,798 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$20,650
Books & Supplies$2,800
On-Campus Room & Board$8,520
On-Campus Expenses$5,040
Off-Campus Room & Board$5,790
Off-Campus Expenses$9,540
Average Financial Amount$7,798

Offered Certificate Programs

La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology offers 5 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years 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, 43 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 Certificate3028
2 Years Certificate100
4 Years Certificate1015
Total5043

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 43 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 28 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 15 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
Less than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate2-4 Years Certificate
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 23 completers
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist12
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist11
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 5 completers
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage5
Total28
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Education 0 completers
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other)0
Total0
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 15 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist15
Total15

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 59 students have enrolled into La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology. By gender, 4 male and 55 female students are attending the school.
There are 44 White (74.58%), 9 Black/African American (15.25%), 6 Hispanic (10.17%), and 6 students with other races.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total59455
American Indian/Native American000
Asian000
Black/African American918
Hispanic615
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White44242
Two More000
Un-Known000
Non-resident Alien000

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