Is Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines worth it?
Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines is a private for-profit, two-year institution in Des Moines, Iowa (large suburb). It awarded 72 certificates in 2024, most often in aesthetician and skin care specialist, cosmetology and massage therapy.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$20,157
Median earnings 4 years after
$26,176
Median earnings 10 years after
$25,803
Average net price
$12,673
Completion rate
81%
Completions (2024)
72
Years to pay back
1.9 years
Students (undergrad)
74
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $20,355 | $25,491 | 77 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 40 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 12 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 12 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 2-4 yrs | 8 |
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Sources: federal figures for Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Iowa. Counts under 10 are not published.
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