How many students receive Pell Grants at this school?

According to reported data, 59% of students receive Pell Grants.

What is the median earnings for graduates of the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program two years after completion?

The median earnings for this specific program two years after completion are reported at $17,848.

What is the school's completion rate?

The completion rate is reported at 54.9%.

Is Empire Beauty School-Avondale a public or private institution?

It is a private for-profit school that mainly awards certificates.

What is the typical student debt compared to the yearly net price?

The median student debt at completion is $10,231, while the average annual net price after aid is $16,134.

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Empire Beauty School-Avondale

Avondale, Arizona · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 236 students · CosmetologyBarbering

Avg net price / yr

$16,134

cheaper than 46% of comparable schools

Completion rate

54.9%

Median debt at completion

$10,231

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$23,589

earns ~$1,462.1 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Empire Beauty School-Avondale is a private for-profit institution in Avondale, AZ, that primarily awards certificates in cosmetology and related personal grooming services. The school currently serves approximately 236 students and offers training for those seeking entry into beauty industry roles.

What to know

The average annual net price after financial aid is $16,134, while the median student debt at completion is reported at $10,231. A completion rate of 54.9% means slightly more than half of students finish the program, and typical earnings 10 years after entry are $23,589. Graduates of the cosmetology certificate program typically earn a median of $17,848 two years after completion.

Net price is 8% below the Arizona median ($17,578) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 17% below the national median ($28,378) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	undergraduate certificate	$17,848

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Questions students ask

How many students receive Pell Grants at this school?: According to reported data, 59% of students receive Pell Grants.
What is the median earnings for graduates of the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program two years after completion?: The median earnings for this specific program two years after completion are reported at $17,848.
What is the school's completion rate?: The completion rate is reported at 54.9%.
Is Empire Beauty School-Avondale a public or private institution?: It is a private for-profit school that mainly awards certificates.
What is the typical student debt compared to the yearly net price?: The median student debt at completion is $10,231, while the average annual net price after aid is $16,134.

Other options in Arizona

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Empire Beauty School-Tucson	Tucson	$17,013	79.4%	$25,073
Charles of Italy Beauty College	Lake Havasu City	$11,200	74.7%	$26,269
Empire Beauty School-Chandler	Chandler	$15,364	61%	$23,921
Avalon Institute-Mesa	Mesa	$18,972	82.1%	$30,803
Eastern Arizona College	Thatcher	$9,197	24%	$38,018
GateWay Community College	Phoenix	$13,339	28.6%	$46,147

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 447148. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.