Cosmetology Continuing Education Schools in Iowa
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Cosmetologist Continuing Education in Iowa
- 2,100 education hours are required to become licensed.
- You must renew your license every 2 years.
- 8 continuing education hours are required to renew your license.
- The average salary for cosmetologists in Iowa is $25,990 ($12.49/hour). This is lower than the national average of $26,090 ($12.54/hour).
- There is a predicted 12% job increase between 2016-2026 for cosmetologists. This is higher than the expected national growth of 9%.
License Renewal
2 Years
License renewal period
8 Hours
Continuing education required
Iowa requires 8 hours of cosmetology continuing education each period to renew. Barbers only have to complete 4 hours of continuing education during each renewal period.
Contact the Iowa State Board of Cosmetology
Iowa Department of Public Health
- 321 E. 12th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319
- Website: Iowa Department of Public Health
- Email: PLPublic@idph.iowa.gov
- Call: 515-281-7689
- Fax: 515-281-3121