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Beauty Schools in Iowa
Updated October 10, 2026
Compare Beauty Schools programs across Iowa.
Use the city links below to view nearby schools and training formats. Availability and requirements can differ by provider.
Beauty schools
#1
Capri College-Dubuque
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Dubuque, IA
•In-state option•BOC Score
51.1
Capri College-Dubuque is a Private for-profit, <2-year in Dubuque, IA serving about 165 students and accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across IA.
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Cedar Rapids, IA
•In-state option•BOC Score
47.8
Capri College-Cedar Rapids is a Private for-profit, <2-year in Cedar Rapids, IA serving about 129 students and accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across IA.
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Mt. Pleasant, IA
•In-state option•BOC Score
42.6
American Hair Academy is a Private for-profit, <2-year in Mt. Pleasant, IA serving about 25 students and accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across IA.
Iowa Central Community College is a Public, 2-year in Fort Dodge, IA serving about 3,103 students and accredited by Higher Learning Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across IA.
Iowa Lakes Community College is a Public, 2-year in Estherville, IA serving about 941 students and accredited by Higher Learning Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across IA.
Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines is a Private for-profit, 2-year in Des Moines, IA serving about 74 students and accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across IA.
La James International College-Cedar Falls is a Private for-profit, <2-year in Cedar Falls, IA serving about 54 students and accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across IA.
La James International College-Johnston is a Private for-profit, 2-year in Johnston, IA serving about 141 students and accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across IA.
La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology is a Private for-profit, 2-year in Mason City, IA serving about 56 students and accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across IA.
La James International College-Ft Dodge is a Private for-profit, 2-year in Fort Dodge, IA serving about 22 students and accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across IA.
Northeast Iowa Community College is a Public, 2-year in Calmar, IA serving about 1,697 students and accredited by Higher Learning Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across IA.
PCI Academy-Ames is a Private for-profit, 2-year in Ames, IA serving about 176 students and accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across IA.
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