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2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Iowa

18 Colleges
$17,014 Avg Salary
$10,880 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate School for You

With 6 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, cosmetology is the #217 most popular major in Iowa.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Iowa ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 18 schools in Iowa to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate certificate programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Cosmetology program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for cosmetology majors pursuing a undergraduate certificate.

#1

Aveda Institute - Des Moines

West Des Moines, IA

Our analysis found Aveda Institute - Des Moines to be the most popular school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Iowa. Aveda Institute - Des Moines is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of West Des Moines.

Of the 60 students majoring in cosmetology at Aveda Institute - Des Moines, 5% are male and 95% are female.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Aveda Institute - Des Moines take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $14,618. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $100.

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#2

Capri College, Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids, IA

The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Capri College, Cedar Rapids helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular cosmetology schools in Iowa. Located in the medium-sized city of Cedar Rapids, Capri College, Cedar Rapids is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 43 students majoring in cosmetology at Capri College, Cedar Rapids, 2% are male and 98% are female.

Cosmetology majors at Capri College, Cedar Rapids take out an average of $13,696 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $69, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#3

PCI Academy-Ames

Ames, IA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means PCI Academy-Ames is a great place for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the small city of Ames, PCI Academy-Ames is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from PCI Academy-Ames carry an average student debt load of $14,515. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $87.

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#4

Capri College, Davenport

Davenport, IA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Capri College, Davenport. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Iowa list. Located in the city of Davenport, Capri College, Davenport is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Cosmetology majors at Capri College, Davenport take out an average of $11,710 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $67, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#5

Capri College, Dubuque

Dubuque, IA

The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Capri College, Dubuque helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular cosmetology schools in Iowa. Located in the small city of Dubuque, Capri College, Dubuque is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

About 93% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 7% are male.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Capri College, Dubuque accumulate an average of around $13,164 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $67, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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The Salon Professional Academy did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Cedar Falls, TSPA - Cedar Falls is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 19% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

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Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Iowa ranking. ISB is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Des Moines.

Women make up 96% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from ISB carry an average student debt load of $11,338.

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#8

E Q School of Hair Design

Council Bluffs, IA

E Q School of Hair Design landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. EQ School is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Council Bluffs.

About 85% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 15% are male.

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La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the remote town of Mason City, LaJames College is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Of the 14 students majoring in cosmetology at LaJames College, 7% are male and 93% are female.

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Iowa School of Beauty-Ottumwa landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the town of Ottumwa, ISB is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at ISB accumulate an average of around $15,137 in student debt.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular Cosmetology Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 23
Kansas 51

One of 4 majors within the area of study, cosmetology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Culinary Arts 19,806
Funeral & Mortuary Science 2,354
Casino Operations and Services 192
Other Personal & Culinary Services 81

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 18 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Tiffany Bumgardner.

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