La James International College Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
La James International College-Johnston is a private for-profit trade school in Johnston, Iowa, enrolling about 141 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 88.00% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $27,401 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $15,759 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 141 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 88.00%
- First-Generation Students: 59.8%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 4.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 227
La James International College-Johnston: what the data shows
Common questions about La James International College-Johnston, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is La James International College-Johnston?
La James International College-Johnston is located in Johnston, IA (ZIP 50131).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is La James International College-Johnston public or private?
La James International College-Johnston is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does La James International College-Johnston cost?
Average net price after aid: $15,759.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $14,147 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $13,688 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $15,841 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $22,230 |
| $110,001+ | $23,030 |
How big is La James International College-Johnston?
Total enrollment: 141 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 227 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at La James International College-Johnston?
150%-time completion rate: 88.00%.
First-year retention: 87.9%.
What do graduates of La James International College-Johnston earn?
Median earnings: $24,808 six years after entry; $27,401 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
60.96% of students receive Pell grants.
What is La James International College-Johnston known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (40 completions)
- Real Estate Development (26 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (16 completions)
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage (7 completions)
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is La James International College-Johnston a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 88.00%; median earnings $27,401 at 10 years; net price $15,759. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at La James International College-Johnston was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$15,759
2024 Value
In 2024 La James International College-Johnston had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,759.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$63,036 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$15,759 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for La James International College-Johnston.
Financial Aid by Income Level
60.96% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
66.84% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at La James International College-Johnston was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for La James International College-Johnston in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $15,060 |
| 2014 | — | — | $15,620 |
| 2015 | — | — | $13,141 |
| 2016 | — | — | $11,345 |
| 2017 | — | — | $15,465 |
| 2018 | — | — | $16,143 |
| 2019 | — | — | $14,290 |
| 2020 | — | — | $23,569 |
| 2021 | — | — | $13,667 |
| 2022 | — | — | $16,767 |
| 2023 | — | — | $17,456 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
La James International College-Johnston reported total enrollment of about 141 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 3% male and 97% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (58.2%), Hispanic or Latino (16.3%), and Black or African American (14.2%). About 60.96% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 59.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at La James International College-Johnston in 2024 is 141 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 227 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
87.9%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 58.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
20.00% 100% Completion Time
88.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 20.00% of students graduating from La James International College-Johnston completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 2% male / 98% female
- Real Estate Development: 0% male / 100% female
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 6% male / 94% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for La James International College-Johnston.
Return on Investment
$27,401 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
334.69% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for La James International College-Johnston.
Top Programs by Completions
5 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 6 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 40 completions
2. Real Estate Development: 26 completions
3. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 16 completions
4. Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 7 completions
5. Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor: 2 completions
Most popular programs at La James International College-Johnston.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for La James International College-Johnston graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for La James International College-Johnston from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,888
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
La James International College-Johnston is a private for-profit institution located in Johnston, IA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Real Estate Development, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. Enrollment is approximately 141 students. Student body composition includes White (58.2%), Hispanic or Latino (16.3%), Black or African American (14.2%). The 150%-time completion rate is 88.00%. Approximately 60.96% of students receive Pell Grants. About 59.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Johnston, IA 50131
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 88.00% graduation rate, La James International College-Johnston demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is La James International College-Johnston located?
La James International College-Johnston is located in Johnston, IA.
How much does La James International College-Johnston cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $15,759 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at La James International College-Johnston?
La James International College-Johnston reports undergraduate enrollment of about 227 students, White (58.2%), Hispanic or Latino (16.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend La James International College-Johnston?
About 59.8% of students at La James International College-Johnston are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of La James International College-Johnston earn?
Median earnings are $24,808 six years after entry and $27,401 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at La James International College-Johnston?
The 150%-time completion rate is 88.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is La James International College-Johnston public or private?
La James International College-Johnston is a private for-profit institution located in Johnston, IA.
Is La James International College-Johnston an HBCU?
No. La James International College-Johnston is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is La James International College-Johnston a tribal college?
No. La James International College-Johnston is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is La James International College-Johnston a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, La James International College-Johnston does not meet that proxy (reported share 16.3%).
Is La James International College-Johnston religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for La James International College-Johnston in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Iowa college costs
- Iowa colleges by ROI
- Iowa trade schools profile
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Iowa
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.