Empire Beauty School-Brooklyn
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. 68% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Empire Beauty School-Brooklyn is a private for-profit institution located in Brooklyn, New York with approximately 98 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $18,217 per year. The graduation rate is 52%, and the typical graduate earns $24,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
This school is best suited for students who are clear-eyed about wanting a career in cosmetology and need a local, accessible program in Brooklyn without the long timeline of a four-year degree. The relatively low median debt at graduation — $10,667 — is a genuine bright spot, meaning students who finish won't be buried under loans. That said, two numbers here should give any family pause: a 52% graduation rate means roughly half of students who start don't finish, and median earnings of $24,800 a decade after enrollment is a tight income to build a stable life on, especially in New York City. Before enrolling, I'd strongly encourage your student to talk directly with recent graduates about what their job search actually looked like and whether they're working full-time in the field. If your student is motivated, has a clear plan, and can keep living costs low while building a client base, this can work — but go in with realistic expectations, not hopes.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: -6% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (98 undergraduates).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Empire Beauty School-Brooklyn cost?
The average net price at Empire Beauty School-Brooklyn is about $18,217 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Empire Beauty School-Brooklyn?
Empire Beauty School-Brooklyn has a graduation rate of 52%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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