Similar Schools to PCI Academy-Ames
Below schools are offering similar vocational programs that PCI Academy-Ames has. Compare those schools to with tuition, financial aid, offered vocational programs, and online availability.
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at PCI Academy-Ames is Cosmetology/Cosmetologist. Its 2023 tuition and fees are $26,988 and the national average is $16,042.
Its tuition is much higher than national average of Cosmetology/Cosmetologist program. The length of the program is 2100 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete is 16 months.
The following table shows the 3 largest vocational programs at PCI Academy-Ames with tuition, fees, and completion time for each program.
| Program | 2023 Tuition & Fees | National Average | Books & Supplies Costs | Program Length | Average Completion Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $26,988 | $16,042 | - | 2100 Contact Hours | 16 Months |
| 2 | Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $14,088 | $9,978 | - | 600 Contact Hours | 7 Months |
| 3 | Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | $13,688 | $12,154 | - | 600 Contact Hours | 7 Months |
2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees at PCI Academy-Ames is $27,988 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all degree programs and the vocational program tuition may be lower than the average cost.
PCI Academy-Ames offers the alternative tuition plans .
64% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,445 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $27,988 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | - |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $14,183 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $6,975 |
| Average Financial Amount | $5,445 |
Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers
PCI Academy-Ames offers 3 vocational programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate and 2-4 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 94 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 Year Certificate | 2 | 0 | 58 |
| 4 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 | 36 |
| Total | 3 | 0 | 94 |
Programs by Award Level
The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
- 58 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
- 36 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✕ | 45 completers | - |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | ✕ | 45 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 13 completers | - |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Total | 58 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✕ | 36 completers | - |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 36 | - |
| Total | 36 |
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
Total 126 students are attending at PCI Academy-Ames. There are 13 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 1 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 24 (full-time) and 3 (part-time).
The graduation rate of PCI Academy-Ames is 94% and the retention rate is 100% at the school.
| Student Population | 126 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 94% |
| Number of Faculty | 14 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
Student Population at PCI Academy-Ames
For the academic year 2021-2022, total 133 students enrolled into PCI Academy-Ames. By gender, 2 male and 131 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for PCI Academy-Ames.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 133 | 2 | 131 |
| Full-time | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Part-tme | 118 | 2 | 116 |
There are 106 White (79.70%), 4 Black/African American (3.01%), 13 Hispanic (9.77%), and 22 students with other races attending PCI Academy-Ames.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 133 | 2 | 131 |
| American Indian/Native American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Black/African American | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 106 | 2 | 104 |
| Two More | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Un-Known | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
By age range, at PCI Academy-Ames, 67 students are aged 20 to 24 (50.38% of total students), 46 students are aged below 20 (34.59%), 2 students are aged above 50 (1.50%).
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 133 | 2 | 131 |
| Age 18-19 | 46 | 0 | 46 |
| Age 20-21 | 43 | 0 | 43 |
| Age 22-24 | 24 | 2 | 22 |
| Age 25-29 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Age 30-34 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Age 35-39 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Age 50-64 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Over 64 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Directory and Accreditation Information
PCI Academy-Ames is accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc. (7/1/1981 - Current[Estimated Date]).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of PCI Academy-Ames.