How many students receive Pell Grants at this school?

Data shows that 65.7% of students receive Pell Grants.

What are the typical earnings for the cosmetology program?

Median earnings two years after completion for the cosmetology and related personal grooming services program are reported at $17,848.

What is the completion rate for this program?

The completion rate is reported at 43.6%.

How large is the student body?

There are 111 students enrolled at this location.

Is Empire Beauty School-Milwaukee a public or private school?

It is a private for-profit school.

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Empire Beauty School-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 111 students · CosmetologyBarbering

Avg net price / yr

$16,101

cheaper than 47% of comparable schools

Completion rate

43.6%

Median debt at completion

$10,231

Median earnings (10 yr)

$23,589

$1,465.1 earned per $1k of yearly net price

About

Empire Beauty School-Milwaukee is a private for-profit institution in Milwaukee, WI that mainly awards certificates in cosmetology and related personal grooming services. With an enrollment of 111 students, the school serves individuals seeking specialized training in beauty services.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $16,101, and the median student debt at completion is reported at $10,231. Only 43.6% of students complete the program, and typical earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $23,589.

Net price is 25% above the Wisconsin median ($12,928) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 17% below the national median ($28,378) for comparable schools.

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65.7% of students here receive federal Pell Grants. Get aid deadlines and program matches for Cosmetology programs in Wisconsin.

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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

Questions students ask

How many students receive Pell Grants at this school?: Data shows that 65.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What are the typical earnings for the cosmetology program?: Median earnings two years after completion for the cosmetology and related personal grooming services program are reported at $17,848.
What is the completion rate for this program?: The completion rate is reported at 43.6%.
How large is the student body?: There are 111 students enrolled at this location.
Is Empire Beauty School-Milwaukee a public or private school?: It is a private for-profit school.

Nearby alternatives in Wisconsin

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
State College of Beauty Culture	Wausau	$16,844	72.5%	$28,037
Academy of Beauty Professionals	Green Bay	not reported	56.3%	$25,117

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026 release), school ID 448798. 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.