Empire Beauty School-Buffalo
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. 69% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Empire Beauty School-Buffalo is a private for-profit institution located in Cheektowaga, New York with approximately 87 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $17,083 per year. The graduation rate is 48%, and the typical graduate earns $19,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
This school is best suited for students who are set on a career in cosmetology, want to stay close to home in the Buffalo area, and need a relatively affordable path to licensure — but you should go in with clear eyes. The graduation rate sits at just 48%, meaning roughly half of students who start don't finish, which is worth asking the school directly about before you commit. On the financial side, the median debt at graduation is a manageable $10,667, but the median earnings 10 years after enrollment are only $19,900 — that's a modest income, and it should shape how you think about borrowing and what lifestyle you're planning for. If cosmetology is genuinely your passion and you're disciplined about finishing what you start, this can be a workable, lower-cost entry point into the field. That said, I'd strongly encourage visiting the campus, talking to recent graduates about job placement, and making sure you have a clear plan to complete the program — because the data suggests too many students don't.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: -15% 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 (87 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Empire Beauty School-Buffalo
2190 Walden Avenue
Cheektowaga, NY 14225-5177
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Empire Beauty School-Buffalo cost?
The average net price at Empire Beauty School-Buffalo is about $17,083 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-Buffalo?
Empire Beauty School-Buffalo has a graduation rate of 48%, 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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