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Empire Beauty School, Thornton : Overview, Courses, Scholarships & Rankings

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About Empire Beauty School

Fun fact: at Empire Beauty School's Thornton campus, the classroom looks and feels like a working salon. Students are known for hands-on learning that blends technique, theory, and customer care, with faculty who keep attention on professional standards and safety. The pace is practical and focused. And it feels like a studio, not a lecture hall.

Facilities include a salon-floor lab, skincare and nail spaces, and a reception area for supervised client work. Training aligns with licensure requirements and leaves room for portfolio building and job search basics. The culture is friendly, team-driven, and detail-minded, with peer feedback and steady practice. Being in the Denver metro brings varied clients, nearby salons and spas, and creative gigs from bridal to events. On off days, the mountains call. Career prep emphasizes confidence behind the chair and ties to the local scene.

Key Institutional Details

Contact & Profile

Location
3811 E 120th Ave, Thornton, Colorado, 80233, USA
Website
empire.edu
Unit ID
128337

Academic & Institutional

Control
Private for-profit institution (operates for revenue)
Accreditation
NACCAS
Length of Study
Programs of 4 years or more (e.g. bachelor's or graduate degrees)
Calendar System
Other calendar system
Award Levels
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Campus Setting
Located in a large suburb (outside principal city, 250,000+ population)
Carnegie Classification
Not available
Student Profile
Total Students 104
Undergraduate 104
Graduate/Other 0
Male: 3 Female: 101
Applications
Total Applicants N/A
Admitted N/A
Enrolled N/A
Staff
Total Staff 10
Full-time 7
Part-time 3
Full-time: 70% Part-time: 30%

Academic Programs & Fields of Study

Empire Beauty School, Thornton offers 1 degree programs across 1 major academic fields, graduating approximately 40 students annually. The most popular fields by graduate volume are Personal Services (1 programs, 40 graduates). Explore program details, award levels, and graduate demographics below.

Personal Services (1 programs, 40 graduates)
Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts and Personal Care
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Cosmetology 40
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
12.0401

Tuition, Fees & Estimated Costs

Overview of tuition rates, housing, and other annual education expenses for undergraduate and graduate students

Estimated Total Cost
(In-state)
N/A
Estimated Total Cost
(Out-state)
N/A
In-state Tuition (incl. fees)
N/A
Tuition and fees for students residing in-state
Out-of-state Tuition (incl. fees)
N/A
Tuition and fees for non-resident students
Room & Board
N/A
Housing and meal plan expenses
Books & Supplies
N/A
Average yearly cost of books and study materials
Other Expenses
N/A
Miscellaneous personal and institutional expenses
Other Expenses (with family)
N/A
Estimated cost for students living with family
Graduate In-state Tuition (incl. fees)
N/A
Graduate tuition rates for in-state students
Graduate Out-of-state Tuition (incl. fees)
N/A
Graduate tuition rates for non-resident students

Financial Aid & Student Support

Summary of scholarships, grants, student loans, and financial aid statistics for undergraduate students

34%
FTFT Aid Recipients
Avg. Grant
$5,323
Avg. Loan
$6,876
Avg. Federal Loan
$6,876
Additional
Students with Any Grant
26
Students who received any type of grant aid
Students with Any Loan
28
Students who received any type of loan-based aid
Students with Federal Grant
24
Students who received a federal grant
Avg. Institutional Grant
$529
Average amount of institutional grant awarded

Student Success Metrics

Graduation rates and post-graduation earnings to help assess student outcomes and long-term value of education.

N/A
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who successfully graduate from the institution
N/A
First-Year Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who continue for a second year
Median Earnings Over Time
$11,012 – $39,125
Salary Range (25th–75th Percentile, 10 Years)
$11,012 (25th %) $39,125 (75th %)
*Median Salary After 10 Years: $24,397
Median Salary After 6 Years
$19,174
Average annual earnings of former students six years after starting college.
Median Salary After 10 Years
$24,397
Average annual earnings of former students ten years after starting college.

Loan Burden & Repayment Outcomes

Breakdown of loan repayment rates and student debt levels by income and dependency status.

3-Year Loan Repayment Rate
27.4%
Share of borrowers who repaid loans within 3 years
Repayment Rate (Graduates Only)
32.5%
Repayment rate among students who completed their program
Median Student Loan Debt
$10,667
Median federal loan debt of undergraduate completers at time of graduation.
Repayment by Income
Low 22.0%
Middle 38.1%
High 54.7%
Repayment by Dependency
Dependent 32.2%
Independent 24.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most common questions about Empire Beauty School, Thornton

What academic programs and degree levels does Empire Beauty School, Thornton offer?

Empire Beauty School, Thornton offers 1 academic programs across 1 major fields of study, with available degree levels: Certificate (1-2 yrs).

Most popular program areas include:

  • Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts and Personal Care (1 programs)

Data based on IPEDS program completions for 2023-2024 academic year. Numbers reflect programs where students graduated, not all offered programs.

What financial aid and scholarships are available at Empire Beauty School, Thornton?

Empire Beauty School, Thornton provides financial aid to 34% of first-time, full-time students, with average grants of $5,323 and average loans of $6,876.

Average financial aid amounts by type:

  • Pell grants: $5,443
  • Institutional grants: $529
  • Federal loans: $6,876

The university supports 26 students with grants and 28 students with loans annually.

Data based on IPEDS for 2022-2023 academic year. Financial aid amounts and percentages may vary by program, enrollment status, and individual circumstances.

What is the average salary for Empire Beauty School, Thornton graduates?

Empire Beauty School, Thornton graduates earn a median salary of $19,174 after 6 years and $24,397 after 10 years.

The salary range 10 years after graduation spans from $11,012 (25th percentile) to $39,125 (75th percentile), with top earners reaching $46,100 (90th percentile).

Data based on IPEDS for 2022-2023 academic year. Salary data reflects graduates who received federal financial aid (approximately 60% of all graduates). Actual earnings may vary significantly based on program, location, and individual circumstances.

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