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Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City
Sioux City, Iowa · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 3320 Line Drive, Sioux City, IA 51106 · Phone: (712) 274-9733 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City is a private for-profit trade school in Sioux City, Iowa offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City has a 72.2% completion rate, above the Iowa state average of 63.6%, with median graduate debt of $13,389 and median earnings of $26,654 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City is $24,262, and the school accepts federal financial aid (Title IV), with 63.9% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $26,650 | $35,700 | $48,580 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Iowa (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 2–4 years | 31 | not reported | not reported | $12,000 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City is a private for-profit trade school located in Sioux City, Iowa, in a small-city setting. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), meaning students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for enrollment. The campus focuses on a single program family: cosmetology, with 31 completers reported in cosmetology schools and total undergraduate enrollment of 67.
According to federal data, the completion rate at this campus is 72.2%, above the Iowa state average of 63.6%. Graduates carry a median debt of $13,389, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $26,654. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $24,262, and 63.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income enrollment. No other program-level figures are reported for this campus in federal data.
This school suits students interested specifically in cosmetology training within a for-profit, career-focused setting. Because only one program family is listed, it is not built for those seeking multiple trade options at one campus, though the accreditation and Title IV eligibility support career-changers looking for a single, focused credential. Prospective students should confirm program length, schedule, and licensing requirements directly with the school, and can verify accreditation status and outcomes data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City offers cosmetology programs, with 31 reported completers in that field. It is the only program family listed for this campus.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants. About 63.9% of students here receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 72.2%, which is above the Iowa state average of 63.6%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is reported at $13,389.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $26,654.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed as $24,262.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs and financial aid options compared to public or non-profit institutions. Prospective students should compare cost and outcomes data carefully.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly at (712) 274-9733 or visit https://iowaschoolofbeauty.com/ to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation and review federal outcomes data through the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?154457.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers a single, focused cosmetology program with Title IV aid eligibility, which may suit career-changers seeking one specific credential. Specific scheduling or format details for adult learners are not reported in federal data, so contacting the school directly is recommended.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City by phone at (712) 274-9733 or through its website at https://iowaschoolofbeauty.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby cosmetology schools is not reported in federal data. Use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?154457 to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across schools.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.