Empire Beauty School-Elizabethtown
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. 67% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Empire Beauty School-Elizabethtown is a private for-profit institution located in Elizabethtown, Kentucky with approximately 171 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $16,618 per year. The graduation rate is 49%, and the typical graduate earns $24,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
Students drawn to cosmetology and beauty careers who want a focused, low-cost path to licensure may find this school worth considering — but go in with clear eyes. The median debt at graduation is a manageable $10,667, which is genuinely lower than many comparable programs, and that's a real plus. The concern is that only 49% of students graduate, meaning nearly half who start don't finish, and those who do are earning a median of $24,800 a decade out — a modest return that leaves little room for error if you borrow close to the full amount. Before applying, I'd strongly encourage sitting down with a current student or recent graduate to understand why so many leave without completing, and whether the instruction and support are consistent. If you're disciplined, locally based, and committed to building a clientele in the Elizabethtown area, this could work — but it's not a school where you can afford to coast or hope things sort themselves out.
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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: -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 (171 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Empire Beauty School-Elizabethtown
554 Westport Road
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Empire Beauty School-Elizabethtown cost?
The average net price at Empire Beauty School-Elizabethtown is about $16,618 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-Elizabethtown?
Empire Beauty School-Elizabethtown 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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