La James College can be found in Mason City, Iowa (a self-contained town). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at La James College.
The most common majors at the school are in therapy and counseling.
La James College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
In 2005, 96 students were enrolled in the school. A very high share of students at La James College are female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The principal objective of LaÆJames College Mason City is to enroll students who would benefit personally & financially from being a licensed cosmetologist, teacher-instructor, nail technician, esthetician or massage therapist. To educate our students to have confidence & skills necessary to enter any phase of the cosmetology or massage industry; to graduate our students with the ability to achieve their desired goals; and to assist in placing our students in highly productive positions that will continue to develope them educationally & offer them financial resources & opportunities."
More complete details are provided below.
La James College Of Hairstyling And Cosmetology
24 Second St NE
Mason City, IA 50401-3308
General Phone: (641) 424-2161
Admissions Phone: (641) 424-2161
Financial Aid Phone: (641) 424-2168
http://www.lajames.com
La James College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 43 | cosmetology, manicurist, aesthetician and skin care, cosmetoloty instructor |
| Therapy And Counseling | 42 | massage therapy |
Number of programs and degrees for La James College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 49 | 3 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 36 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, La James College had a total enrollment of 96 students (96 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99% |
| Black | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 89% |
| Minnesota | 7% |
| North Dakota | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Mason City, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (641) 424-2161
Financial Aid:
La James College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 765900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (641) 424-2168
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets La James College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career placement services
On-campus library
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