Cosmetology at Empire Beauty School-Warwick

Empire Beauty School-Warwick delivers solid value in cosmetology training, with graduates earning notably more than both national and Rhode Island averages. At $18,639 in first-year earnings, students here outperform the national median by $1,526 and the Rhode Island median by over $2,000—ranking in the 63rd percentile nationally and 60th percentile statewide among cosmetology programs.

The debt picture is particularly attractive. With median debt of $13,849, this program ranks in the 13th percentile nationally for debt levels, meaning 87% of comparable programs saddle students with more debt. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.74 is manageable—students can expect to earn back their full investment in under nine months of full-time work. While earnings growth is modest at 9% over four years, the relatively low debt burden keeps the financial risk reasonable.

This represents a practical path into cosmetology with lower debt than most alternatives. Among the three Rhode Island cosmetology programs, Empire Beauty produces the highest-earning graduates while maintaining competitive debt levels. For students committed to the beauty industry, this program offers a clear financial advantage over most national competitors and leads the state market.