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Empire Beauty School-Michigan

Grand Rapids, MI·Private for-profit·285 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. a private for-profit school with 285 students.

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285
Students
$16,486
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$19,900
Earnings
10 yr
$6,633
Debt

About This School

Empire Beauty School-Michigan is a private for-profit institution located in Grand Rapids, Michigan with approximately 285 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $16,486 per year. Typical graduates earn $19,900 within 10 years of enrollment.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: graduates earn a median of $19,900 ten years out, which is modest pay for carrying even the relatively low debt load of $6,633 at graduation. If you're passionate about a career in cosmetology and want a focused, trade-specific program without taking on massive debt, this can be a reasonable stepping stone — but go in clear-eyed that the earning ceiling in this field is real. It's worth comparing local salon apprenticeships or community college cosmetology programs to make sure this $16,486/year net price is truly your best path.

Setting
Large suburb

Admissions

SAT Scores

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ACT Scores

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
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Out-of-State Tuition
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Avg Net Price
$16,486
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants49%
Median debt at graduation$6,633

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
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within 6 years
Retention Rate
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freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$19,900
after enrollment
Median Debt
$6,633
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$6,633
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$16,900
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$19,900
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.0x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White42%
Black15%
Hispanic/Latino19%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (285 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Empire Beauty School-Michigan

3583 Alpine Ave NW

Grand Rapids, MI 49544

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Sources & Methodology

Data

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.

Important Caveats
  • 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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