Is La James International College-Ft Dodge worth it?
La James International College-Ft Dodge is a private for-profit, two-year institution in Fort Dodge, Iowa (small town). It awarded 19 certificates in 2024, most often in aesthetician and skin care specialist, cosmetology and nail technician manicurist.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$17,216
Median earnings 4 years after
$27,778
Median earnings 10 years after
$26,679
Average net price
$14,824
Completion rate
90%
Completions (2024)
19
Years to pay back
2.1 years
Students (undergrad)
22
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | $25,674 | N/A |
| 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 | 14 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 2-4 yrs | 3 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 2 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 0 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for La James International College-Ft Dodge. 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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