Empire Beauty School-Midlothian
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. 56% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Empire Beauty School-Midlothian is a private for-profit institution located in Midlothian, Virginia with approximately 125 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $24,203 per year. The graduation rate is 41%, and the typical graduate earns $22,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
Students drawn to cosmetology and beauty careers who want to start working quickly rather than pursue a four-year degree are the most natural fit here, but the numbers deserve a hard look before you commit. The median debt at graduation is a manageable $10,667, which is genuinely lower than many programs of this type — that's a real bright spot. The bigger concern is that only 41% of students who start actually finish, and those who do are earning a median of $22,000 ten years out, which makes even that modest debt load feel tight against everyday living expenses in the Richmond area. At $24,203 per year in net costs, you'll want to make sure financial aid is fully maximized and that you have a clear plan for what happens if life interrupts your studies, since the odds of not completing are statistically higher than the odds of finishing. My honest advice: talk to working graduates in your area about their actual income, visit the school in person to get a feel for the instruction quality, and treat this as a focused vocational investment — not a safety school decision made in a hurry.
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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 (125 undergraduates).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Empire Beauty School-Midlothian cost?
The average net price at Empire Beauty School-Midlothian is about $24,203 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-Midlothian?
Empire Beauty School-Midlothian has a graduation rate of 41%, 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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