2026 Cosmetology Rankings · IA
Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools in Iowa
16 ranked trade colleges for Cosmetology/Cosmetologist in Iowa out of 1,286 nationally
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#1 in IA
#175 nationally
#175
Complete Data Iowa Lakes Community College
Estherville, IA
See the campus Public
Overall Score 34.6
34.6 / 100
Trade Productivity 14%
0.4% productivity Retention 33%
61% retained Completion 89%
54.6% complete programs Enrollment 1,945
Programs 22 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $6,752
#2 in IA
#296 nationally
#296
Partial Data PCI Academy-Ames
Ames, IA
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 78.1
78.1 / 100
Trade Productivity 67%
39.8% productivity Retention 86%
100% retained Enrollment 176
Programs 2 fields
#3 in IA
#335 nationally
#335
Partial Data Capri College-Davenport
Davenport, IA
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 74.5
74.5 / 100
Trade Productivity 70%
41.5% productivity Retention 77%
94% retained Enrollment 135
Programs 2 fields
#4 in IA
#347 nationally
#347
Partial Data Capri College-Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, IA
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 73.8
73.8 / 100
Trade Productivity 72%
43.4% productivity Retention 72%
92% retained Enrollment 129
Programs 2 fields
#5 in IA
#439 nationally
#439
Partial Data SOHO Hair Academy
Council Bluffs, IA
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 68
68 / 100
Trade Productivity 89%
60.6% productivity Retention 47%
83% retained Enrollment 66
Programs 1 fields
#6 in IA
#503 nationally
#503
Partial Data PCI Academy-Iowa City
Iowa City, IA
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 63.9
63.9 / 100
Trade Productivity 60%
35.4% productivity Retention 72%
92% retained Enrollment 113
Programs 2 fields
#7 in IA
#518 nationally
#518
Partial Data Capri College-Dubuque
Dubuque, IA
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 63.1
63.1 / 100
Trade Productivity 58%
33.9% productivity Retention 55%
86% retained Enrollment 165
Programs 2 fields
#8 in IA
#561 nationally
#561
Partial Data Aveda Institute-Des Moines
West Des Moines, IA
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 61.3
61.3 / 100
Trade Productivity 43%
27.1% productivity Retention 64%
89% retained Enrollment 244
Programs 2 fields
#9 in IA
#573 nationally
#573
Partial Data La James International College-Johnston
Johnston, IA
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 60.7
60.7 / 100
Trade Productivity 55%
32.6% productivity Retention 61%
88% retained Enrollment 141
Programs 2 fields