Empire Beauty School-Lakeland
- Graduation Rate
- 68% B-
- Solid completion rate — most students graduate
- Earnings (10yr)
- $23,589 F
- Below average for college graduates
- Net Price
- $17,086 C
- Close to the national average
- Enrollment
- 145
Bottom line: A C- overall grade — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges. 7.6× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $7.6 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $7.6 over 20 years — debt pays back in ~under a year. Net gain: $448,176.
What The Data Says
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A C- overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
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Graduate earnings fall 42% below the national college median.
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Every $1 invested returns $7.6 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About Empire Beauty School-Lakeland
Empire Beauty School-Lakeland is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Private for-profit College
- Enrollment
- 145
- Setting
- Urban
- Primary Strengths
- Culinary & Personal Services
Why students choose Empire Beauty School-Lakeland
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
This school does not report a competitive admit rate — most qualified applicants are admitted.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $17,086 a year after grants and scholarships — 0% above the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $23,589 ten years after enrolling — 42% below the typical college, against $10,231 in median debt.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective Empire Beauty School-Lakeland is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Empire Beauty School-Lakeland? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
As a private institution in Lakeland, Florida, Empire Beauty School-Lakeland enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 68%.
- Retention Rate
- 69%
- Diversity Index
- 0.72
- First-Gen Students
- 49%
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Empire Beauty School-Lakeland? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Empire Beauty School-Lakeland, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $17,086. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $16,010 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $10,231 in federal student loans.
- Avg Net Price
- $17,086
- Median Debt
- $10,231
- Pell Grant Rate
- 62%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 56%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $16,010
- Family Income $30K–$48K
- $15,530
- Family Income $48K–$75K
- $19,097
- Family Income $110K+
- $21,987
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Graduate Outcomes
Is Empire Beauty School-Lakeland Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Empire Beauty School-Lakeland report median earnings of $23,589, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $21,743
- 8 Years
- $22,517
- 10 Years
- $23,589
- Debt-to-Earnings
- 0.43x
- Earning > $25K
- 29%
Earnings Trajectory
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (3)
- 5%
- 100% (3)
- 5%
- 100% (3)
- 5%
- 100% (3)
- 5%
How Empire Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.
College ROI Calculator
Is Empire Beauty School-Lakeland Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, Empire Beauty School-Lakeland delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $17,086/year ($68,344 total). Graduates earn $23,589 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $516,520 in total earnings — a net gain of $448,176 (7.6× your investment). The median debt is $10,231, which takes less than a year to pay back at typical earnings. With a 68% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $68,344
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $516,520
- Net Return
- $448,176
- ROI Multiple
- 7.6×
- Cost Per Year
- $17,086
- Median Debt
- $10,231
- Debt Payback
- Less than 1 yr
- Graduation Rate
- 68%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Top Programs
The fields Empire Beauty School-Lakeland awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Each links to its degree guide — with salary, growth, and the schools with the strongest outcomes.
Top Careers
Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for Empire Beauty School-Lakeland's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into Empire Beauty School-Lakeland? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
As a private institution in Lakeland, Florida, Empire Beauty School-Lakeland enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 68%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Empire Beauty School-Lakeland? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Empire Beauty School-Lakeland, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $17,086. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $16,010 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $10,231 in federal student loans.
Is Empire Beauty School-Lakeland Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Empire Beauty School-Lakeland report median earnings of $23,589, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
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