Empire Beauty School-Indianapolis
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. 65% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Empire Beauty School-Indianapolis is a private for-profit institution located in Indianapolis, Indiana with approximately 213 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $17,213 per year. Typical graduates earn $22,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Students who are passionate about a career in cosmetology and want a focused, hands-on training environment — rather than a traditional college experience — are the ones most likely to thrive here. The manageable median debt at graduation of $10,667 is genuinely one of the more reasonable outcomes you'll see in this sector, which matters a lot when you're weighing the financial risk of a vocational program. That said, I have to be straightforward with you: median earnings of $22,700 a decade after enrollment is a real concern, and it means graduates are often working in a field where income growth can be slow unless they eventually open their own salon or build a strong client base independently. Before committing to the $17,213 average annual net price, I'd strongly encourage your student to talk to working graduates in the Indianapolis area about their actual day-to-day income — not just the credential, but the livelihood it's realistically producing. This school can be a reasonable path for the right student, but go in with clear eyes about the earning ceiling and a concrete plan for how to build beyond it.
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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
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 (213 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Empire Beauty School-Indianapolis
7915 South Emerson Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46237-8557
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Empire Beauty School-Indianapolis cost?
The average net price at Empire Beauty School-Indianapolis is about $17,213 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
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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