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Empire Beauty School-Bloomington
Bloomington, Minnesota · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 9749 Lyndale Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420 · Phone: (800) 920-4593 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Empire Beauty School-Bloomington is a private for-profit trade school in Bloomington, Minnesota, offering esthetician and cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Empire Beauty School-Bloomington has a 77.9% completion rate versus a 48.2% state average, with median graduate debt of $10,231 and median earnings of $23,589 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Empire Beauty School-Bloomington is $22,456, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 54.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $23,990 | $44,430 | $62,530 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,590 | $39,170 | $59,300 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Minnesota (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 57 | $17,698 | $17,848 | $12,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 38 | $17,698 | $17,848 | $12,500 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Empire Beauty School-Bloomington is a private for-profit trade school located in Bloomington, Minnesota. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid (Title IV), including FAFSA and Pell Grants. The campus awards training primarily in two program families: esthetician schools (57 completers) and cosmetology schools (38 completers), serving an undergraduate enrollment of about 128 students.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 77.9%, which is above the state average of 48.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,231, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $23,589. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $22,456, and 54.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus, situated in a small city, may suit students seeking focused, hands-on training in esthetics or cosmetology rather than a multi-year academic degree; program length itself is not reported for this campus in federal data, so applicants should confirm specific schedules directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and review the latest completion, debt, and earnings figures, prospective students can consult the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard or contact the school directly using the information provided below.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Empire Beauty School-Bloomington offers esthetician school programs (57 completers) and cosmetology school programs (38 completers), covering two program families in total.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 77.9%, which is above the Minnesota state average of 48.2%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $10,231, according to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $23,589 for graduates of this campus.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $22,456.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Empire Beauty School-Bloomington is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels and ownership structure compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (800) 920-4593 or visit its website to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review completion, debt, and earnings data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?174978.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers focused esthetician and cosmetology training in a small city setting, though specific program length and schedule details are not reported in federal data, so career changers should confirm fit directly with the school.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (800) 920-4593 for information on state licensing after program completion.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Empire Beauty School-Bloomington at (800) 920-4593 or visit https://www.empire.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?174978 for nearby program comparisons.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.