Empire Beauty School-Avondale
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. 59% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Empire Beauty School-Avondale is a private for-profit institution located in Avondale, Arizona with approximately 236 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $16,134 per year. The graduation rate is 55%, and the typical graduate earns $23,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
This school is best suited for students in the Avondale area who have a clear, specific passion for cosmetology and want a focused, career-oriented program without the overhead of a traditional college experience. The relatively low median debt at graduation — $10,231 — is a genuine bright spot, meaning students who finish aren't buried under loans, which matters a lot in this field. That said, two numbers should give any family pause: a 55% graduation rate means nearly half of students who enroll don't finish, and median earnings of $23,000 a decade after enrollment suggest this credential alone won't lead to financial comfort for most graduates. Before applying, I'd encourage your student to have an honest conversation about what's driving the dropout rate — whether it's financial pressure, program fit, or life circumstances — and to think seriously about how they plan to build income beyond the starting wage, whether through specialization, booth rental, or eventually owning a chair or a business. If your student is self-motivated, locally rooted, and going in with eyes open, this can be a reasonable path — but it requires a plan that goes beyond the diploma itself.
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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.
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After Graduation
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 (236 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Empire Beauty School-Avondale
9945 W McDowell Road #112
Avondale, AZ 85323
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Empire Beauty School-Avondale cost?
The average net price at Empire Beauty School-Avondale is about $16,134 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-Avondale?
Empire Beauty School-Avondale has a graduation rate of 55%, 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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