Empire Beauty School-Dixie
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. 72% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Empire Beauty School-Dixie is a private for-profit institution located in Louisville, Kentucky with approximately 119 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $17,764 per year. The graduation rate is 49%, and the typical graduate earns $22,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Students who are drawn to hands-on cosmetology training and want to get into the workforce quickly — rather than pursue a traditional four-year path — are the ones most likely to consider a school like this. The relatively low median debt at graduation ($10,667) is a genuine bright spot, meaning students who finish won't leave buried in loans. That said, the numbers here deserve a hard look: a 49% graduation rate means roughly half of students who start don't finish, and those who do are earning a median of $22,700 a decade after enrollment — a figure that makes even modest debt feel heavy over time. Before enrolling, I'd strongly encourage any family to ask the school directly about what separates students who graduate from those who don't, and to talk to working graduates in the Louisville area about their actual job placement experience. If cosmetology is the clear goal, this can be a workable path — but go in with eyes open and a plan to finish.
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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 (119 undergraduates).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Empire Beauty School-Dixie cost?
The average net price at Empire Beauty School-Dixie is about $17,764 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-Dixie?
Empire Beauty School-Dixie has a graduation rate of 49%, 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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