Empire Beauty School-Bloomfield
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. 69% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Empire Beauty School-Bloomfield is a private for-profit institution located in Bloomfield, New Jersey with approximately 164 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $17,191 per year. The graduation rate is 42%, and the typical graduate earns $20,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
Students who are set on entering the beauty industry quickly and want a hands-on, career-focused program over a traditional academic path may find this school worth a look, but the numbers here deserve a serious conversation before you commit. The graduation rate sits at just 42%, which means fewer than half of students who start actually finish — that's a real red flag worth understanding, whether it reflects financial pressure, program fit, or something else. The median debt at graduation is a relatively manageable $13,000, but the harder number to sit with is the median earnings of $20,200 ten years after enrollment, which is below what most families would consider a comfortable return on a cosmetology investment. At $17,191 per year in net costs, the math only works if you're committed to finishing and have a clear plan for how you'll build your client base and income after graduation. My honest advice: if beauty school is the goal, compare this program's completion rates and job placement support against other local options before deciding — and have a frank talk with recent graduates, not just the admissions office.
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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 (164 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Empire Beauty School-Bloomfield cost?
The average net price at Empire Beauty School-Bloomfield is about $17,191 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-Bloomfield?
Empire Beauty School-Bloomfield has a graduation rate of 42%, 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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