Empire Beauty School-West Mifflin
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-West Mifflin is a private for-profit institution located in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania with approximately 82 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $17,759 per year. The graduation rate is 52%, and the typical graduate earns $24,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
This school is best suited for students who are laser-focused on a cosmetology career and need a local, accessible program without the time commitment of a four-year degree. The relatively modest median debt of $13,000 at graduation is a genuine bright spot — that's a manageable number compared to many for-profit programs — and West Mifflin's location in the Pittsburgh metro area means students can potentially build a local client base while still in school. That said, I'd be straightforward with any family I'm advising: a 52% graduation rate means roughly half of students who start don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling, and median earnings of $24,500 a decade out suggest this career path has real income ceiling concerns. At $17,759 per year in net costs, you want to be confident this is the right fit before signing anything, so I'd strongly recommend visiting the school, talking to recent graduates about their job placement experience, and exploring whether an apprenticeship or community college cosmetology program in the area might offer comparable training at a lower overall cost.
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Cost & Financial Aid
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 (82 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Empire Beauty School-West Mifflin
2394 Mountainview Dr
West Mifflin, PA 15122
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Empire Beauty School-West Mifflin cost?
The average net price at Empire Beauty School-West Mifflin is about $17,759 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-West Mifflin?
Empire Beauty School-West Mifflin has a graduation rate of 52%, 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.
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