Esthetician Schools in Iowa

Iowa has 12 schools with esthetician programs in this directory: 0 public and 12 private. Together they graduated 497 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $6,450 to $14,988, with a median of $10,573 across the 12 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $25,152 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Aveda Institute-Des Moines, PCI Academy-Ames and La James International College-Davenport.

12
Schools with this program
497
Graduates last year
$10,573
Median program tuition
$25,152
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 12 esthetician schools in Iowa

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Aveda Institute-Des Moines

West Des Moines, IA

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Program tuition
$10,000
Length
7 months
Graduates last year
85
Median earnings, 1 yr
$31,868
Type
Private for-profit

PCI Academy-Ames

Ames, IA

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Program tuition
$14,988
Length
7 months
Graduates last year
73
Median earnings, 1 yr
$29,449
Type
Private for-profit

PCI Academy-Iowa City

Iowa City, IA

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Program tuition
$14,988
Length
7 months
Graduates last year
58
Median earnings, 1 yr
$29,449
Type
Private for-profit

Capri College-Dubuque

Dubuque, IA

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Program tuition
$9,685
Length
7 months
Graduates last year
41
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,989
Type
Private for-profit

Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines

Des Moines, IA

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Program tuition
$9,072
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
40
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,424
Type
Private for-profit

Capri College-Davenport

Davenport, IA

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Program tuition
$9,685
Length
7 months
Graduates last year
28
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,508
Type
Private for-profit

Capri College-Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids, IA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$9,685
Length
7 months
Graduates last year
24
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,762
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does esthetician training cost in Iowa?

The median published tuition is $10,573 (range $6,450 to $14,988, 12 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake ($6,450), Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines ($9,072) and Capri College-Dubuque ($9,685). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does esthetician school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 7 months to finish (5 to 7 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do esthetician graduates earn?

Across 12 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $25,152 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.