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Empire Beauty School-Thornton
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Annual Tuition
$19,350
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
Open
Open Admission
Graduation Rate
66.7%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$24,397
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Empire Beauty School-Thornton is a distinguished Private for-profit, Less than 2-Year institution located in Thornton, CO. With a competitive tuition profile of $19,350, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 66.7% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 2-Year Cost
$38,700
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
N/A
Earnings below HS baseline
Annual Earnings Boost
-$5,603
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
-$94,730
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
-$150,760
Long-term projected return on your education investment
Below-Baseline Earnings
Graduates of this institution earn below the national HS diploma median ($30k/yr). Individual outcomes vary significantly by program — check the Career Paths section below for field-specific earnings.
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Empire Beauty School-Thornton is $10,667.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$19,350
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
78.3%
Success
66.7%
In-State Cost
$19,350
Age 25+ Students
26.9%
Carnegie Class
Carnegie -2
Working at 6yr
1,802 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.