Iowa City Programs - PCI Academy

Our Iowa City, IA, location offers studies in cosmetology, esthetics, and massage therapy. Whichever path you choose to pursue, we promise to provide hands-on technical training and enrich your business acumen so you can kick-start your beauty career and watch it thrive.

Cosmetology

Explore the foundations of beautifying hair, skin, and nails, and gain firsthand experience fulfilling client requests with cutting-edge treatments, timeless techniques, and industry-leading products.

Cosmetology roles include:

Hair Stylist
Color, Texture, or Treatment Specialist
Event Stylist
Makeup Artist
Lash/Brow Specialist
Product Buyer
Salon Owner
Brand Educator
Beauty Influencer

Cosmetology Tuition: $27,988

Cosmetology 2023 Start Dates

Tuesday, January 17th, 2023
Tuesday, February 14th, 2023
Tuesday, March 14th, 2023
Tuesday, April 11th, 2023
Tuesday, May 9th, 2023
Tuesday, June 6th, 2023
Wednesday, July 5th, 2023
Tuesday, August 1st, 2023
Tuesday, August 29th, 2023
Tuesday, September 26th, 2023
Tuesday, October 24th, 2023
Tuesday, November 21st, 2023
Tuesday, December 19th, 2023

Cosmetology 2024 Start Dates

Tuesday, January 16th, 2024
Tuesday, February 13th, 2024
Tuesday, March 12th, 2024
Tuesday, April 9th, 2024
Tuesday, May 7th, 2024
Tuesday, June 4th, 2024
Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024
Tuesday, July 30th, 2024
Tuesday, August 27th, 2024
Tuesday, September24th, 2024
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024
Tuesday, November 19th, 2024
Tuesday, December 10th, 2024

Your Cosmetology Curriculum Includes:

Orientation
Haircutting Techniques
Hairstyling and Product Knowledge
Hair Coloring and the Principles of Color
Chemical Texture Applications
Hand and Foot Nail Care
Skin Treatments
Professional Development
Salon Business Best Practices
Bacteria and Infection Control
License Requirements
AND MORE...

Course Catalog

IOWA CITY COSMETOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS SCHEDULE (1^st 12 Weeks)

Day

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Schedule

Off

4-9 Class

9-2 Class

Off

IOWA CITY 20 HOUR COSMETOLOGY SCHEDULE - After Fundamentals (25 Months)

Day

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Schedule 1

9-3 Class; 3-5 Salon Area

3-6 Class

5-9 Salon Area

Off

9-2 Salon Area

Schedule 2

9-3 Class; 3-5 Salon Area

3-6 Class

Off

9-1 Salon Area

9-2 Salon Area

Schedule 3

9-3 Class; 3-5 Salon Area

3-6 Class

Off

5-9 Salon Area

Off

9-2 Salon Area

IOWA CITY 30 HOUR COSMETOLOGY SCHEDULE - After Fundamentals (16 Months)

Day

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Schedule 1

9-3 Class

3-6 Class; 6-9 Salon Area

3-9 Salon Area

Off

9-3 Salon Area

Schedule 2

9-3 Class

3-6 Class; 6-9 Salon Area

3-9 Salon Area

9-3 Salon Area

Off

IOWA CITY 40 HOUR COSMETOLOGY SCHEDULE - After Fundamentals (12 Months)

Day

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Schedule 1

9-3 Class; 3-5 Salon Area

1-3 Salon Area; 3-6 Class; 6-9 Salon Area

1-9 Salon Area

Off

9-5 Salon Area

Schedule 2

9-3 Class; 3-5 Salon Area

1-3 Salon Area; 3-6 Class; 6-9 Salon Area

1-9 Salon Area

9-5 Salon Area

Off

Massage Therapy

Massage therapy may be the art of healing through touch, but there’s a rich science behind it, too. Your learning will start there before training in a wide range of wellness approaches and therapeutic techniques.

Some Massage Techniques You'll Learn:

Chair Massage
Swedish Massage
Clinical Massage
Pregnancy Massage
Lymphatic Massage
Sports Massage

Massage Therapy Tuition: $14,388

Massage Therapy 2023 Start Dates

Monday, January 9th, 2023
Monday, August 14th, 2023

Massage Therapy 2024 Start Dates

Monday, April 1st, 2024
Monday, November 11th, 2024

Your Massage Therapy Curriculum Includes:

Introduction to Massage Therapy
Clinical Application of Massage and Bodywork Therapies
Client Communication Theory & Practice
Health Care Referral Theory & Practice
Anatomy & Physiology
Kinesiology
Iowa Law &Ethics
Business Management
AND MORE...

Course Catalog

IOWA CITY MASSAGE SCHEDULE (7 Months)

Day

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

20 Hour Schedule

9-4

9-3

Off

Esthetics

Dive into all things skin, starting with the fundamentals. Then, perform a range of services, from facials and body treatments to makeup application and hair removal, on your clients.

Esthetics roles include:

Spa Esthetician
Eyelash and Brow Specialist
Waxing Specialist
Makeup Artist
Product Buyer
Salon/Spa Owner
Brand Educator
Beauty Influencer

Esthetics Tuition: $14,988

Esthetics 2023 Start Dates

Tuesday, January 10th, 2023
Tuesday, February 7th, 2023
Tuesday, March 7th, 2023
Tuesday, April 4th, 2023
Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023
Tuesday, May 30th, 2023
Tuesday, June 27th, 2023
Tuesday, July 25th, 2023
Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023
Tuesday, September 19th, 2023
Tuesday, October 17th, 2023
Tuesday, November 14th, 2023
Tuesday, December 12th, 2023

Esthetics 2024 Start Dates

Tuesday, January 9th, 2024
Tuesday, February 6th, 2024
Tuesday, March 5th, 2024
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024
Tuesday, April 30th, 2024
Tuesday, May 28th, 2024
Tuesday, June 25th, 2024
Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024
Tuesday, August 20th, 2024
Tuesday, September 17th, 2024
Tuesday, October 15th, 2024
Tuesday, November 12th, 2024
Tuesday, December 10th, 2024

Your Esthetics Curriculum Includes:

Chemical Peels
Hair Removal
Microdermabrasion
Makeup
Total Core life sciences
Esthetics Theory
Facials Product Knowledge
Body Treatments
Bacteriology and Infection Control
AND MORE...

Course Catalog

IOWA CITY ESTHETICS FUNDAMENTALS SCHEDULE (1^st12 Weeks)

Day

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Schedule

Off

5-9 Class

Off

9-3 Class

IOWA CITY 18 HOUR ESTHETICS SCHEDULE - After Fundamentals (8 Months)

Day

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Schedule 1

Off

5-9 Class

5-9 Spa Area

Off

9-3 Spa Area

Schedule 2

Off

5-9 Class

5-9 Spa Area

9-3 Spa Area

Off

IOWA CITY 24 HOUR ESTHETICS SCHEDULE - After Fundamentals (6 Months)

Day

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Schedule 1

Off

3-5 Spa Area; 5-9 Class

3-9 Spa Area

Off

9-3 Spa Area

Schedule 2

Off

3-5 Spa Area; 5-9 Class

3-9 Spa Area

9-3 Spa Area

Off