La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology

www.lajames.edu/

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2021 Average Net Price

$6,436

After Financial Aid

2021 Enrolled Students

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

74.4%

29 Graduates

About

La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology is a higher education institution located in Cerro Gordo County, IA. In 2021, the most popular 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology were General Cosmetology (14 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 38 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology. 94.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 5.26% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (33 degrees), 6.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5 degrees).

Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)Unknown

Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,436.

In 2021, 68% of undergraduate students attending La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$6,436

2021 Value

14.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,436. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology grew by 14.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

68% of undergraduate students at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 26.1% with respect to 2020, when 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 42 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology had a total enrollment of 44 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology is 44 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology, both undergraduate and graduate, is 86.4% White, 6.82% Black or African American, 4.55% Hispanic or Latino, and 2.27% Asian.

Students enrolled at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (86.4%), followed by Black or African American Female (6.82%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.55%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 44 students. The full-time enrollment at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology is 44 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

91%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology was 91%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
38 enrolled students
Black or African American
3 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology is 86.4% White, 6.82% Black or African American, 4.55% Hispanic or Latino, and 2.27% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 34 more women than men received degrees from La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology is white (33 degrees awarded). There were 6.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5 degrees).

The most common 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology is General Cosmetology (14 degrees awarded).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (32 degrees awarded), Health (6 degrees), and EDUCATION. (0 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,613,713 people), Registered nurses (1,370,031 people), Secondary school teachers (401,007 people), Education administrators (250,825 people), and Special education teachers (173,550 people).

The most specialized majors at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology in 2021 are Personal & Culinary Services (32 degrees awarded), Health (6 degrees), and EDUCATION. (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology are Chief executives & legislators, Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Podiatrists

The most specialized majors at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology are Personal & Culinary Services (32 degrees awarded), Health (6 degrees), and EDUCATION. (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology are Elementary & secondary schools (2,782,803 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,527,950 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (299,951 people), Outpatient care centers (249,875 people), and Offices of physicians (212,644 people).

The most specialized majors at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology are Personal & Culinary Services (32 degrees awarded), Health (6 degrees), and EDUCATION. (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology.

General Cosmetology

Most Common (2021)

14 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate concentration at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology was General Cosmetology with 14 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate programs at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 2 degrees were awarded to men at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology, which is 0.0556 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (36).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 1 degrees were awarded to men at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology in General Cosmetology, which is 0.0769 times less than the 13 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 13 degrees were awarded to men at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology in General Cosmetology, which is 13 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

73%

100% Completion Time

73%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 73% of students graduating from La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 73% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 73% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology is Male and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
33 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology is white (33 degrees awarded). There were 6.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
32 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
4 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology is white female (32 degrees awarded). There were 8 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (4 degrees).