Empire Beauty School-Aurora
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. 57% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Empire Beauty School-Aurora is a private for-profit institution located in Aurora, Colorado with approximately 70 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $18,186 per year. The graduation rate is 41%, and the typical graduate earns $24,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
This school is best suited for students who are set on a career in cosmetology, want to stay local in the Aurora area, and need a relatively accessible entry point into the industry — but the numbers here deserve a serious, honest look before you commit. The graduation rate sits at just 41%, meaning more than half of students who start don't finish, which is a red flag worth asking the admissions office about directly. Even among graduates who do complete the program, median earnings 10 years out are $24,800 — that's a modest income, and while the median debt of $10,667 is manageable, you'll want to make sure you have a clear plan for building clientele and income before signing on. The $18,186 annual net price is real money for a program where earnings headroom is limited, so exhaust every scholarship option and consider whether a lower-cost public cosmetology program nearby might get you to the same license for less. My honest advice: if this is genuinely your passion and you've visited the campus, talked to current students, and have a financial plan that doesn't rely on loans, it can work — but go in with eyes open, not on hope alone.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: -6% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (70 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Empire Beauty School-Aurora cost?
The average net price at Empire Beauty School-Aurora is about $18,186 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Empire Beauty School-Aurora?
Empire Beauty School-Aurora has a graduation rate of 41%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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