Empire Beauty School-Monroeville
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. 71% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Empire Beauty School-Monroeville is a private for-profit institution located in Monroeville, Pennsylvania with approximately 84 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $16,162 per year. The graduation rate is 74%, and the typical graduate earns $24,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
This school is a solid fit for students who are focused, career-minded, and want to enter the beauty industry quickly without taking on a mountain of debt. The relatively modest median debt at graduation of $13,000 is a genuine strength — it's one of the lower debt burdens you'll find in cosmetology programs — and the 74% graduation rate suggests that most students who start do finish, which matters more than people realize in vocational programs. That said, the median earnings of $24,500 ten years after enrollment is the number I'd want every family to sit with carefully, because at that income level, even $13,000 in debt can feel heavy when you're also covering rent and living expenses. The small campus of 84 students means you'll likely get hands-on attention from instructors, which can accelerate skill-building in ways a larger school might not offer. My practical advice: before enrolling, ask the school directly about job placement rates and which salons or employers have hired recent graduates in the Pittsburgh area — that local network will matter far more to your first paycheck than anything on the brochure.
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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 (84 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Empire Beauty School-Monroeville
The Plaza, 320 Mall Blvd
Monroeville, PA 15146-2229
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Empire Beauty School-Monroeville cost?
The average net price at Empire Beauty School-Monroeville is about $16,162 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-Monroeville?
Empire Beauty School-Monroeville has a graduation rate of 74%, 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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