Student Outcomes | Career Success at Iowa School of Beauty

Student Outcome Rates

At Iowa School of Beauty, student success isn’t just a goal — it’s a century-long tradition. Our student success rates as a beauty school reflect our commitment to helping you graduate, get licensed and confidently launch your career.

Institutional Outcome Rates by Campus

As an accredited school, we report our outcomes to the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS). Outcomes are categorized by: 

  • Completion rate: Students successfully finish their program on time.
  • Placement rate: Graduates successfully secure jobs in the beauty industry.
  • Licensure rate: Graduates confidently pass their state board exams.

 Here are our recent totals, presented by campus:

Des Moines

  • Completion rate: 89.29%
  • Placement rate: 78.13%
  • Licensure rate: 97.22%

Sioux City

  • Completion rate: 93.94%
  • Placement rate: 92.31%
  • Licensure rate: 87.10%

Why These Metrics Matter for You

Outcome rates offer you real insight into your future, beyond education. Understanding cosmetology school success rates helps ensure your time, energy and investment will pay off. Strong outcomes signify: 

  • Quality instruction: High completion rates, such as the 97.50% in Esthetics at Des Moines or 92.86% in our Sioux City Cosmetology cohort, highlight our engaging curriculum and supportive faculty.
  • Industry connections: Strong placement rates, including 100% for Massage Therapy graduates at Des Moines and 90.91% for our Cosmetology cohort in Sioux City, showcase meaningful relationships with salons and spas eager to hire.
  • Exceptional exam preparation: High licensure pass rates, like 97.44% in Esthetics or 100% in Massage Therapy at our Des Moines campus, confirm that our training aligns with state board requirements.

What Sets Iowa School of Beauty Apart

For generations, we have blended proven methods with modern industry standards, focusing on your success with: 

  • Hands-on experience: Gain confidence working with real clients in vibrant student salons.
  • Experienced educators: Learn directly from industry professionals providing personalized guidance.
  • Prosper U business training: Master skills in client retention, marketing and salon management.
  • State board preparation: Practice realistic exam simulations and mock testing to feel prepared.
  • Career support: Receive personalized assistance with resumes, job placement and building industry connections. 

Choose With Confidence

Choosing a beauty school is a big decision. Reviewing outcome rates, program details and campus culture helps you make the right choice. No matter which path you choose — cosmetology, esthetics, massage therapy or nails — our programs are crafted to prepare you for a thriving career. 

Want to know if we’re the perfect fit? Visit us! Tour our campuses, meet our instructors and experience our environment for yourself. 

Start Your Journey Today

Feel inspired by the student outcome rates at Iowa School of Beauty? Contact us to learn more about our programs or schedule your personalized campus tour.

From your first day of training to your first day on the job — and beyond — we support you every step of the way.