Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines (ISB)
Private for-profit certificate school in Des Moines, IA that costs an average of $12,542 a year after financial aid and graduates 100% of full-time students.
Private for-profitLarge suburb74 undergraduates
Cost of ISB
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $17,049 |
|---|---|
| Average net price after aid | $12,542 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $9,471 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $10,509 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $13,111 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $13,966 |
| $110,001+ | $15,049 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with ISB's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 100% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 44% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $26,749 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $34,360 |
| Rank in Iowa (earnings) | 16th of 26 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $6,333 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $72 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 48% |
| Students with federal loans | 52% |
Majors and programs at ISB
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (2)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 122 | $24,424 | $6,333 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | 16 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Iowa
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City | Sioux City | $15,095 | — | $34,944 |
| SOHO Hair Academy | Council Bluffs | $14,400 | — | $32,823 |
| College of Hair Design | Cedar Falls | $12,660 | — | $22,039 |
| La James International College-Cedar Falls | Cedar Falls | $23,813 | — | $36,188 |
| Body Wisdom Massage Therapy School | Urbandale | $40,463 | — | — |
| La James International College-Davenport | Davenport | $19,663 | — | $33,230 |
| Capri College-Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids | $14,882 | — | $35,196 |
| Orion Technical College | Davenport | $24,072 | — | $43,546 |
About ISB
| Type | Private for-profit certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Des Moines, IA |
| Setting | Large suburb |
| Undergraduates | 74 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 11 to 1 |
| Accreditor | National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences |
| Website | iowaschoolofbeauty.com ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does ISB cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $17,049 a year. After grants and scholarships the average student pays $12,542 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $9,471.
How much do ISB graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $34,360 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 16th of 26 similar colleges in Iowa.
What is ISB's graduation rate?
100% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 44% of first-year students return for a second year.