Does this school offer financial aid?

Yes, 57.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating financial aid is available.

How much do cosmetology graduates typically earn?

Median earnings 2 years after completion for the cosmetology program are reported at $17,251.

What is the completion rate for students?

The completion rate is reported at 64.8%.

How large is the student body?

There are 117 students currently enrolled at this location.

Is this a public or private school?

It is a private for-profit school.

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Empire Beauty School-Maine

Bangor, Maine · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 117 students · CosmetologyBarbering

Avg net price / yr

$16,191

cheaper than 46% of comparable schools

Completion rate

64.8%

Median debt at completion

$13,000

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$23,925

earns ~$1,477.7 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Empire Beauty School-Maine is a private for-profit institution located in Bangor, ME, that mainly awards certificates. With 117 students enrolled, the school offers training in cosmetology and related personal grooming services.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is reported at $16,191, which students can expect to pay out of pocket. About 64.8% of students complete their program, and the median student debt at completion is $13,000. Typical earnings for graduates in cosmetology 10 years after entry are reported at $23,925.

Net price is 13% below the Maine median ($18,711) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 16% 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	$17,251

Get paid while you train instead

Registered apprenticeships are an alternative to paying for school — sponsors pay wages from day one. In Maine:

1 registered cosmetology apprenticeship program

Questions students ask

Does this school offer financial aid?: Yes, 57.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating financial aid is available.
How much do cosmetology graduates typically earn?: Median earnings 2 years after completion for the cosmetology program are reported at $17,251.
What is the completion rate for students?: The completion rate is reported at 64.8%.
How large is the student body?: There are 117 students currently enrolled at this location.
Is this a public or private school?: It is a private for-profit school.

Other options in Maine

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook	Westbrook	$29,953	85.3%	$27,803
Capilo School of Hair Design	Augusta	$18,711	76.4%	not reported

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 161493. 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.