Empire Beauty School-Cheltenham
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. 77% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Empire Beauty School-Cheltenham is a private for-profit institution located in Wyncote, Pennsylvania with approximately 152 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $18,171 per year. The graduation rate is 50%, and the typical graduate earns $22,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
This school is best suited for students who are passionate about the beauty industry, want a focused vocational path, and need to stay close to home in the Philadelphia suburbs. The relatively low median debt at graduation — $10,667 — is genuinely one of the more encouraging numbers here, meaning students who finish won't be buried under loans. That said, the 50% graduation rate is a real concern and worth taking seriously; only half of students who start actually complete the program, so before enrolling, have an honest conversation about what support systems exist to help students stay on track. The bigger challenge is the earnings picture: median income sits at $22,000 ten years after enrollment, which makes even modest debt feel heavy when you're trying to build financial stability. If your student is set on cosmetology and wants to minimize risk, I'd recommend visiting the school, asking directly about what causes students to leave, and exploring whether building some savings before enrolling could reduce financial pressure during the program.
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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.
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After Graduation
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 (152 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Empire Beauty School-Cheltenham
Cedarbrook Plaza, 1000 Easton Road
Wyncote, PA 19095
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Empire Beauty School-Cheltenham cost?
The average net price at Empire Beauty School-Cheltenham is about $18,171 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-Cheltenham?
Empire Beauty School-Cheltenham has a graduation rate of 50%, 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.
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