La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology Mason City Iowa

Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses

Largest Program
Program Length
Average Completion

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
2,100 contact hours
14 months

Detailed Expenses
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010

Tuition and fees
$13,650
$14,650
$15,650
$16,650
6.4%

Books and supplies
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
0.0%

Living arrangement
 
 
 
 
 

On Campus
 
 
 
 
 

Room and board
$4,830
$4,949
$5,152
$5,152
0.0%

Other
$7,929
$8,564
$8,904
$8,904
0.0%

Off Campus
 
 
 
 
 

Room and board
$4,830
$4,949
$5,152
$5,152
0.0%

Other
$7,929
$8,564
$8,904
$8,904
0.0%

Off Campus with Family
 
 
 
 
 

Other
$7,929
$8,564
$8,904
$8,904
0.0%

Total Expenses
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010

On Campus
$28,409
$30,163
$31,706
$32,706
3.2%

Off Campus
$28,409
$30,163
$31,706
$32,706
3.2%

Off Campus with Family
$23,579
$25,214
$26,554
$27,554
3.8%

Next largest programs 2009-2010
Program
Program Length
Average Completion
Tuition and fees
Books and supplies

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
1,000 contact hours
7 months
$5,250
$100

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
650 contact hours
8 months
$11,350
$600

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
600 contact hours
7 months
$8,300
$1,130

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
350 contact hours
5 months
$3,000
$850

Admissions

Undergraduate application fee (2009-2010):
$50

  • Admission is open to all students. Please contact the institution for detail.

Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation
Agency
Periods of Accreditation
Status

National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences
7/1/1974 –
Accredited