Empire Beauty School-Vernon Hills

226 Hawthorn Village Commons, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

Cosmetology

Programs

Programs this school reported to the U.S. Department of Education in the latest year, with graduates, published program price and early earnings where reported.

ProgramAwardLengthTuitionGraduatesEarnings, 1 yr
Cosmetology Certificate (1 to 2 years) 11 months, 1,500 clock hours $19,260 22 $23,065

Cost and outcomes

TypePrivate for-profit
Average net price per year$14,956
Completion rate65%
Students receiving Pell grants43%
Median federal debt at graduation$12,500
Undergraduate enrollment50
AccreditorNational Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences

Net price is the average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Program tuition is the published price for the whole program at schools that report it. Earnings are median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, one year after completing.

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Award
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Listing data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Last updated October 2026. Something wrong? Send a correction.