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 Start Dates

Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Tuesday, December 19, 2023

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 Start Dates

Monday, October 17, 2022
Monday, January 9, 2023
Monday, August 14, 2023

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 Start Dates

Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Tuesday, December 12, 2023

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