La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology
La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology offers hands-on training in cosmetology, esthetics, nail technology, and massage therapy. The school emphasizes real-world experience and industry-leading techniques to prepare students for state licensure and careers in salons, spas, and related personal care settings. Graduates receive job placement assistance and free continuing education for life to help them stay current with industry trends and maintain licensure.
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All Programs at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology
1 trade program at La James College, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score (combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size). Use the “compare” links to see how this school’s programs stack up against others nationally.
| Program | Score | Earnings | Debt |
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Cosmetology
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45 | $23,313/yr | $8,000 |
Reading the table: Score combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size on a 0–100 scale. Earnings = median first-year salary from College Scorecard. Debt = median federal debt at graduation (blank where Scorecard suppresses small samples). 10yr ROI = projected 10-year earnings ÷ in-state tuition. AI Risk reflects task-level AI exposure across mapped occupations. Job Market = annual openings nationwide for connected occupations.
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About This Data
TradeSchoolOutlook analyzes 1 trade and vocational programs at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology using earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024–2034).
The TradeSchoolOutlook Score (0–100) combines graduate earnings, return on investment, AI resilience, and job market size. AI Risk reflects task-level exposure for the occupations each program feeds into. Job Market shows the size of the national hiring pool. Programs without published debt figures had small reporting samples that the College Scorecard suppresses for privacy.