Empire Beauty School
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. 54% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Empire Beauty School is a private for-profit institution located in Bloomington, Minnesota with approximately 128 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $18,315 per year. The graduation rate is 71%, and the typical graduate earns $23,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
This school is best suited for students who are focused specifically on a career in cosmetology and want to enter the workforce quickly without taking on significant debt. The relatively low median debt at graduation — just $10,231 — is a genuine bright spot, meaning students who complete the program won't be buried under loans as they start out. That said, the median earnings 10 years after enrollment sit at only $23,000, which is an honest signal about the earning ceiling in this field and worth factoring seriously into your decision. The 71% graduation rate is decent for a vocational school but still means roughly 3 in 10 students don't finish, so before enrolling, have a real conversation about what support systems are in place to help students get through. My practical advice: if cosmetology is genuinely the goal and you're committed to completing the program, the debt picture here is manageable — just go in clear-eyed that the income on the other side will require careful budgeting, and compare this program against local community college cosmetology options that may cost even less.
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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 (128 undergraduates).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Empire Beauty School cost?
The average net price at Empire Beauty School is about $18,315 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?
Empire Beauty School has a graduation rate of 71%, 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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