Empire Beauty School-Hanover
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. strong 81% graduation rate; 56% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Empire Beauty School-Hanover is a private for-profit institution located in Hanover, Pennsylvania with approximately 55 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $16,843 per year. The graduation rate is 81%, and the typical graduate earns $25,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
This school is a strong fit for students who are focused, career-minded, and want to enter the cosmetology field quickly without taking on mountains of debt. The graduation rate of 81% is genuinely impressive for a vocational program — it suggests students who start here tend to finish, which matters a lot in this category of school. The median debt at graduation is a manageable $13,583, which is a real bright spot and means you won't be buried financially when you're just starting out. That said, I want to be honest with you: median earnings of $25,900 ten years after enrollment is modest, and you'll want to think carefully about your budget and cost of living in your area before committing. My practical advice is to visit the school, talk to recent graduates about their job placement experience, and confirm that the program's licensing exam pass rates are strong — because in this field, your license is everything.
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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 (55 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Empire Beauty School-Hanover
Clearview Shp Ctr., 1000 Carlisle St, S4
Hanover, PA 17331
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Empire Beauty School-Hanover cost?
The average net price at Empire Beauty School-Hanover is about $16,843 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-Hanover?
Empire Beauty School-Hanover has a graduation rate of 81%, 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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