Empire Beauty School-Cincinnati
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-Cincinnati is a private for-profit institution located in Cincinnati, Ohio with approximately 168 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $16,926 per year. Typical graduates earn $28,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: graduates earn a median of $28,000 ten years out, which is a modest return for a cosmetology career, though the relatively low median debt of $6,155 at graduation means you won't be buried in loans. With only 175 students, you'll get a small, focused training environment, but at $16,707 per year in net costs, you should compare this carefully against local community college cosmetology programs that may offer similar credentials at a lower price. Worth considering if you want a dedicated beauty school experience and can keep borrowing minimal — but run the numbers before committing.
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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 (168 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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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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