Cosmetology at Empire Beauty School-Bloomfield

Bloomfield, NJ · Private for-profit · Certificate · Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

with a smaller student body of 117 in Bloomfield, NJ.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $18,408 at Empire Beauty School-Bloomfield come in 6% above the national median of $17,289 for Cosmetology programs.

Some AI exposure exists in Cosmetology's career paths, with 24% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 19% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $13,000 represents roughly 8 months of the $18,408 starting salary — a manageable burden by trade school standards.

At #418 of 1,095 Cosmetology programs, Empire Beauty School-Bloomfield scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $18,408 to $22,913 over five years — a 24% increase that's moderate and in line with typical trade career progression.

Cosmetology offers 5 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.

43 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
39
Low End
43
Score
43
High End
Earnings $18,408/yr (6% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (145,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$238K
5.6% annual growth
Viable Career Paths
8 of 8
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Median Debt at Graduation
$13,000
8.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$22,913
24% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Cosmetology graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Personal service managers, all other $61,340 +6.5% 48%
Makeup artists, theatrical and performance $50,280 +8.1% 66%
First-line supervisors of personal service workers $47,080 +6.7% 59%
Personal service managers, all other
$61,340
+6.5% growth 48% AI-proof
Makeup artists, theatrical and performance
$50,280
+8.1% growth 66% AI-proof
First-line supervisors of personal service workers
$47,080
+6.7% growth 59% AI-proof

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Cosmetology Career Guide

Cosmetology opens doors to multiple career tracks. Our pillar guide covers every mapped occupation with salary data and AI resilience ratings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Empire Beauty School-Bloomfield's Cosmetology program score?
This program scores 43/100 — on the lower end for Cosmetology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Should I consider an apprenticeship over a Cosmetology program at Empire Beauty School-Bloomfield?
If Empire Beauty School-Bloomfield's tuition gives you pause, consider that 5 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for Cosmetology. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
What's the job market like for Cosmetology from Empire Beauty School-Bloomfield?
Job availability for Cosmetology is strong — 145,700 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For Empire Beauty School-Bloomfield graduates specifically, local market conditions in NJ may shift the picture.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →