Empire Beauty School-Warwick
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. strong 79% graduation rate; 60% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Empire Beauty School-Warwick is a private for-profit institution located in Providence, Rhode Island with approximately 107 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $22,794 per year. The graduation rate is 79%, and the typical graduate earns $23,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
Students drawn to cosmetology and beauty careers who want a focused, vocational path — rather than a traditional college experience — are the primary fit here. The relatively low median debt at graduation ($10,231) is a genuine bright spot, meaning students who complete the program won't be buried under loans, and the 79% graduation rate is meaningfully better than many comparable beauty schools. The harder conversation, though, is the earnings picture: median income sits at $23,000 ten years after enrollment, while the net price runs nearly $22,794 per year, which means this credential may take years to deliver a clear financial return. Before committing, I'd encourage families to research local salon hiring rates, talk to recent graduates about their actual job placements, and explore whether any employer partnerships or apprenticeship pathways exist through the school. If cosmetology is a true passion and you're going in with eyes open about the income ceiling, the manageable debt load makes this more defensible than many for-profit options — but it should not be chosen by default.
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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 (107 undergraduates).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Empire Beauty School-Warwick cost?
The average net price at Empire Beauty School-Warwick is about $22,794 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-Warwick?
Empire Beauty School-Warwick has a graduation rate of 79%, 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.
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