Empire Beauty School-Milwaukee
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. 66% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Empire Beauty School-Milwaukee is a private for-profit institution located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with approximately 111 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $16,101 per year. The graduation rate is 44%, and the typical graduate earns $23,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
This school is best suited for students with a clear, focused goal of entering the cosmetology field quickly and who don't need a traditional four-year college path to get there. The debt load is genuinely manageable — graduates leave with a median of just $10,231, which is relatively low for a vocational program — and that's a real bright spot worth noting. That said, the numbers tell a story you need to take seriously: a 44% graduation rate means fewer than half of students who start actually finish, and those who do are earning a median of $23,000 ten years out, which makes even modest student loans feel heavy over time. Before applying, I'd encourage you to ask the school directly about what's driving that dropout rate — whether it's scheduling, financial pressure, or program fit — because the answer will tell you a lot about whether this environment sets students up to succeed. If your student is disciplined, locally connected in Milwaukee, and has a clear plan to build a clientele, this could work, but go in with eyes open and a realistic budget.
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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 (111 undergraduates).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Empire Beauty School-Milwaukee cost?
The average net price at Empire Beauty School-Milwaukee is about $16,101 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-Milwaukee?
Empire Beauty School-Milwaukee has a graduation rate of 44%, 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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