PCI Academy is the Original!

We love to grow professionals! We've been doing it exceptionally well for over 30 years. We will help you become one of tomorrow's salon professionals whether you choose cosmetology, esthetics, massage therapy or nails.  We are not a typical beauty school.  In fact, we are the future of beauty schools.

Join PCI Academy in the adventure of a lifetime – training for your dream of a career in the beauty industry including training in the business of beauty. We are The Academy that started it all and continue to develop the best in our profession.  Watch for the coming changes!

Our History

PCI Academy began as Professional Cosmetology Institute, the realization of founder Marian Lokken's dream. Her lifelong interest in quality education for her Finesse Salons led her to create an institute of cosmetology in June 1978 in Ames, Iowa with husband Clayton and daughter Mary.

Marian passed away in 1992 and Mary took over leadership of Finesse and PCI. She hired Randy Kunkel, founder of KRS Consulting Group, in 1999 to help her grow the salons and the school. Long-time stylist/manager Angie Torgeson became co-owner of both companies in 1999.

In 2002 Mary moved to Minnesota where she and Angie started SPA~a School (Salon Professionals Academy). In 2005, PCI and SPA became The Salon Professional Academy (TSPA).

Marian's dream has been renewed time and again. Mary, Angie and Randy Kunkel created a school model that has been copied by more than 30 schools around the country. That's right!  We are the original salon professional academy, now PCI Academy!

Watch us as we take PCI Academy to new heights growing our educators, graduates and students for the future!  We are becoming our own best beauty school to train for your future!

DISCLOSURES - PCI ACADEMY IOWA 2011

COSMETOLOGY

U.S. Department of Labor’s Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code: 39-5012

O*Net link to access SOC Codes: www.onetonline.org

Time Frame/Award Year: July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010

Total Number of Students Completing the Program in the Award Year: 66

On Time Graduation Rate for Students Completing the Program in the Award Year: 53%

Of The Total Number of Students Completing the Program in the Award Year
    100% completed the program within the school’s required time frame of 1.17 times
    the published length of the program and graduated in satisfactory progress.

Institutional Charges for Program: Tuition: $18,677.00 Fees: $200.00 Books & Kit: FREE

Job Placement Rate for Students Completing the Program in the Award Year:  76%

The Median Title IV Loan Debt for Students Completing the Program in the Award Year: $12,059.00

The Median Private or Alternative Loan Debt for Students Completing the Program in the Award Year: $0

The Median Institutional Finance Plan Debt for Students Completing the Program in the Award Year: $0

ESTHETICS

U.S. Department of Labor’s Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code: 39-5094

O*Net link to access SOC Codes: www.onetonline.org

Time Frame/Award Year: July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010

Total Number of Students Completing the Program in the Award Year: 14

On Time Graduation Rate for Students Completing the Program in the Award Year: 33%

Of The Total Number of Students Completing the Program in the Award Year
    100% completed the program within the school’s required time frame of 1.17 times
    the published length of the program and graduated in satisfactory progress.

Institutional Charges for Program: Tuition: $7,795.00 Fees: $200.00 Books & Kit: FREE

Job Placement Rate for Students Completing the Program in the Award Year:  64%

The Median Title IV Loan Debt for Students Completing the Program in the Award Year: $3,634.00

The Median Private or Alternative Loan Debt for Students Completing the Program in the Award Year: $0

The Median Institutional Finance Plan Debt for Students Completing the Program in the Award Year: $0

MASSAGE

U.S. Department of Labor’s Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code: 31-9011

O*Net link to access SOC Codes: www.onetonline.org

Time Frame/Award Year: July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010

Total Number of Students Completing the Program in the Award Year: 15

On Time Graduation Rate for Students Completing the Program in the Award Year: 93%

Of The Total Number of Students Completing the Program in the Award Year
    100% completed the program within the school’s required time frame of 1.17 times
    the published length of the program and graduated in satisfactory progress.

Institutional Charges for Program: Tuition: $10,113.00 Fees: $200.00 Books & Kit: FREE

Job Placement Rate for Students Completing the Program in the Award Year: 60%

The Median Title IV Loan Debt for Students Completing the Program in the Award Year: $3,796.00

The Median Private or Alternative Loan Debt for Students Completing the Program in the Award Year: $0

The Median Institutional Finance Plan Debt for Students Completing the Program in the Award Year: $0

NAIL TECHNOLOGY

U.S. Department of Labor’s Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code: 39-5092

O*Net link to access SOC Codes: www.onetonline.org

Time Frame/Award Year: July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010

Total Number of Students Completing the Program in the Award Year: 3

On Time Graduation Rate for Students Completing the Program in the Award Year: 0

Of The Total Number of Students Completing the Program in the Award Year
    100% completed the program within the school’s required time frame of 1.17 times
    the published length of the program and graduated in satisfactory progress.

Institutional Charges for Program: Tuition: $4,127.00 Fees: $200.00 Books & Kit: FREE

Job Placement Rate for Students Completing the Program in the Award Year: 33%

The Median Title IV Loan Debt for Students Completing the Program in the Award Year: $0

The Median Private or Alternative Loan Debt for Students Completing the Program in the Award Year: $0

The Median Institutional Finance Plan Debt for Students Completing the Program in the Award Year: $0

Financial Aid is not available for Nail Tech because the program is less than 600 hours in length.

DISCLOSURES - PCI ACADEMY MINNESOTA 2011

COSMETOLOGY     

U.S. Department of Labor’s Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code: 39-5012

O*Net link to access SOC Codes: www.onetonline.org

Time Frame/Award Year:  July 1, 2009 – June 31, 2010

Total Number of Students Completing the Program in the Award Year: 41

On Time Graduation Rate for Students Completing the Program in the Award Year: 41%

Of The Total Number of Students Completing the Program in the Award Year
    100% completed the program within the school’s required time frame of 1.17 times
    the published length of the program and graduated in satisfactory progress.

Institutional Charges for Program: Tuition: $16,190.00 Fees: $200.00 Books & Kit: FREE

Job Placement Rate for Students Completing the Program in the Award Year: 65%

The Median Title IV Loan Debt for Students Completing the Program in the Award Year: $4,649.00

The Median Private or Alternative Loan Debt for Students Completing the Program in the Award Year: $0

The Median Institutional Finance Plan Debt for Students Completing the Program in the Award Year: $0

ESTHETICS

U.S. Department of Labor’s Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code: 39-5094

O*Net link to access SOC Codes: www.onetonline.org

Time Frame/Award Year:  July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010

Total Number of Students Completing the Program in the Award Year: 12

On Time Graduation Rate for Students Completing the Program in the Award Year: 75%

Of The Total Number of Students Completing the Program in the Award Year,
    100% completed the program within the school’s required time frame of 1.17 times
    the published length of the program and graduated in satisfactory progress.

Institutional Charges for Program: Tuition: $8,999.00 Fees: $200.00 Books & Kit: FREE

Job Placement Rate for Students Completing the Program in the Award Year: 25%

The Median Title IV Loan Debt for Students Completing the Program in the Award Year: $4,682.00

The Median Private or Alternative Loan Debt for Students Completing the Program in the Award Year: $2575.00

The Median Institutional Finance Plan Debt for Students Completing the Program in the Award Year: $0

NAIL TECHNOLOGY

U.S. Department of Labor’s Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code: 39-5092

O*Net link to access SOC Codes: www.onetonline.org

Time Frame/Award Year: July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010

Total Number of Students Completing the Program in the Award Year: 0

On Time Graduation Rate for Students Completing the Program in the Award Year: 0

Of The Total Number of Students Completing the Program in the Award Year 
    % completed the program within the school’s required time frame of 1.17 times
    the published length of the program and graduated in satisfactory progress.

Institutional Charges for Program: Tuition: $4,947.00 Fees: $200.00 Books & Kit: FREE

Job Placement Rate for Students Completing the Program in the Award Year: 0

The Median Title IV Loan Debt for Students Completing the Program in the Award Year: $0

The Median Private or Alternative Loan Debt for Students Completing the Program in the Award Year: $0

The Median Institutional Finance Plan Debt for Students Completing the Program in the Award Year: $0

Financial Aid is not available for Nail Tech because the program is less than 600 hours in length.