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Is Empire Beauty School-Malden Worth It?

Malden, MA · Large suburb · 95 students · Data: College Scorecard, June 2026 release

Empire Beauty School-Malden is a For-Profit institution located in large suburb in Malden, MA. It enrolls approximately 95 students. 78% of students finish within 6 years (150% of normal time) — solid. With $23,921 median earnings and $10,667 median debt, median debt equals about 5 months of gross pay (estimate) — a solid ROI. Only 30% of borrowers are making progress on their loans 3 years after leaving school — a warning sign about post-graduation outcomes.

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Source: FIRE 2027 College Free Speech Rankings (student survey fielded 2026 by College Pulse)

Avg Net Price / Year
$18,534
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,667
Median Earnings (10yr)
$23,921
4-yr Grad Rate
78%
3-yr Loan Repayment
30%
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