Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines
- Graduation Rate
- 80% A-
- Most students who enroll finish their degree here
- Earnings (10yr)
- $25,803 F
- Below average for college graduates
- Net Price
- $12,673 B-
- 26% less than the typical college
- Enrollment
- 74
Bottom line: A C- overall grade — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges. 10.1× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $10.1 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $10.1 over 20 years — debt pays back in ~under a year. Net gain: $463,739.
What The Data Says
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A C- overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
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Graduate earnings fall 37% below the national college median.
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A 80% graduation rate — 41% above the national average.
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Every $1 invested returns $10.1 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines
Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Private for-profit College
- Enrollment
- 74
- Setting
- Suburban
- Primary Strengths
- Culinary & Personal Services
Why students choose Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
This school does not report a competitive admit rate — most qualified applicants are admitted.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $12,673 a year after grants and scholarships — 26% below the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $25,803 ten years after enrolling — 37% below the typical college, against $6,333 in median debt.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines, located in Des Moines, Iowa, enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 80%.
- Retention Rate
- 44%
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 6:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.20
- First-Gen Students
- 58%
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $12,673. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $11,214 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $6,333 in federal student loans.
- Avg Net Price
- $12,673
- Median Debt
- $6,333
- Pell Grant Rate
- 39%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 50%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $11,214
- Family Income $30K–$48K
- $14,501
- Family Income $110K+
- $15,468
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Students Like You
Tell us a little about yourself to see what students like you have typically experienced at Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines — the net price for your income, your admission odds, and the outcomes that follow. These are patterns from federal data, not predictions.
Graduate Outcomes
Is Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines report median earnings of $25,803, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $25,884
- 8 Years
- $29,811
- 10 Years
- $25,803
- Debt-to-Earnings
- 0.25x
- Earning > $25K
- 25%
Earnings Trajectory
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (2)
- 7%
- 100% (2)
- 7%
- 100% (2)
- 7%
- 100% (2)
- 7%
How Iowa Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.
College ROI Calculator
Is Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $12,673/year ($50,692 total). Graduates earn $25,803 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $514,431 in total earnings — a net gain of $463,739 (10.1× your investment). The median debt is $6,333, which takes less than a year to pay back at typical earnings. With a 80% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $50,692
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $514,431
- Net Return
- $463,739
- ROI Multiple
- 10.1×
- Cost Per Year
- $12,673
- Median Debt
- $6,333
- Debt Payback
- Less than 1 yr
- Graduation Rate
- 80%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Top Programs
The fields Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Where federal field-of-study data exists, we show what graduates in that major earned early in their careers. Each links to its degree guide — or see what someone with your income, scores, and major would pay and earn here in the Students Like You simulator.
- Culinary & Personal Services 100% $26,531 early-career
Early-career median earnings by major (typically 1–2 years after completion, bachelor's level where available), in today's dollars (CPI-adjusted). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard field of study. Distinct from the school-wide 10-year median; suppressed for small programs.
Top Careers
Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines, located in Des Moines, Iowa, enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 80%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $12,673. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $11,214 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $6,333 in federal student loans.
Is Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines report median earnings of $25,803, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
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