PCI Academy-Ames

309 Kitty Hawk Dr., Ames, IA 50010

CosmetologyEstheticianMassage Therapy
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Programs

Programs this school reported to the U.S. Department of Education in the latest year, with graduates, published program price and early earnings where reported.

ProgramAwardLengthTuitionGraduatesEarnings, 1 yr
Cosmetology Certificate (1 to 2 years) 16 months, 2,100 clock hours $27,988 0 $29,449
Cosmetology Certificate (2 to 4 years) 16 months, 2,100 clock hours $27,988 43 $29,449
Esthetician Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) 7 months, 600 clock hours $14,988 73 $29,449
Massage Therapy Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) 7 months, 600 clock hours $14,388 5 $31,513

Cost and outcomes

TypePrivate for-profit
Average net price per year$22,697
Completion rate83%
Students receiving Pell grants26%
Median federal debt at graduation$6,333
Undergraduate enrollment176
AccreditorNational Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences
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Net price is the average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Program tuition is the published price for the whole program at schools that report it. Earnings are median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, one year after completing.

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Listing data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Last updated October 2026. Something wrong? Send a correction.