La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology

www.lajames.edu

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2023 Average Net Price

$9,053

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

100% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

70.8%

34 Graduates

About

La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology is a higher education institution located in Cerro Gordo County, IA. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology were Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (17 degrees awarded), Nail Specialist & Manicurist (16 degrees), and Massage Therapy (6 degrees).

In 2023, 50 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology. 94% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (37 degrees), 5.29 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (7 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 34 total borrowers.

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 $9,053.

In 2023, 78% of undergraduate students attending La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 78% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$9,053

2023 Value

13%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,053. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology grew by 13%.

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

78%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

78%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

78% of undergraduate students at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 78% 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 34 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 56 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology is 56 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 78.6% White, 12.5% Hispanic or Latino, and 8.93% Black or African American.

Students enrolled at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (71.3%), followed by Black or African American Female (11.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.57%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 56 students. The full-time enrollment at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology is 56 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

86%

2023 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 86%.

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 (2023)

White
44 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
7 enrolled students
Black or African American
5 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology is 78.6% White, 12.5% Hispanic or Latino, and 8.93% Black or African American. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2023, 44 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 (37 degrees awarded). There were 5.29 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (7 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology is Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (17 degrees awarded), followed by Nail Specialist & Manicurist (16 degrees) and Massage Therapy (6 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (44 degrees awarded), Health (6 degrees), and Education (0 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

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 Registered nurses (1,492,323 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,483,198 people), Secondary school teachers (471,762 people), Education administrators (254,771 people), and Special education teachers (204,535 people).

The most specialized majors at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology in 2023 are Personal & Culinary Services (44 degrees awarded), Health (6 degrees), and Education (0 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

The most specialized majors at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology are Personal & Culinary Services (44 degrees awarded), Health (6 degrees), and Education (0 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (2,796,820 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,569,295 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (308,471 people), Outpatient care centers (275,126 people), and Offices of physicians (223,419 people).

The most specialized majors at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology are Personal & Culinary Services (44 degrees awarded), Health (6 degrees), and Education (0 degrees) (as of 2023).

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.

Most Common (2023)

Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
17 degrees awarded
Nail Specialist & Manicurist
16 degrees awarded
Massage Therapy
6 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology was Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist with 17 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 3 degrees were awarded to men at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology, which is 0.0638 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (47).

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 2023, 1 degrees were awarded to men at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology in Massage Therapy, which is 0.2 times less than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 17 degrees were awarded to women at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology in Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

71%

100% Completion Time

71%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 71% 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, 71% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 71% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology is Female and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all , Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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 (2023)

White
37 degrees awarded
Black or African American
7 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology is white (37 degrees awarded). There were 5.29 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (7 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
36 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
6 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology is white female (36 degrees awarded). There were 6 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (6 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$227k

2023 Salaries

8.51%

decline from 2022

In 2023, La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology paid a median of $227k in salaries, a 8.51% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 17.8% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 11.6% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

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