Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg
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-Harrisburg is a private for-profit institution located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania with approximately 152 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $17,329 per year. The graduation rate is 65%, and the typical graduate earns $19,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
This school is best suited for students who are focused, career-minded, and ready to enter the cosmetology or beauty industry quickly — not someone still exploring options. The manageable median debt of $10,667 is a genuine bright spot, meaning graduates aren't buried under loans the way students at many for-profit schools are. That said, the 65% graduation rate means roughly one in three students who start here don't finish, so it's worth asking yourself honestly whether your schedule, finances, and commitment are stable enough to see it through. The bigger concern I'd flag is the median earnings figure: $19,900 ten years after enrollment is quite low, and if you borrow even close to the average, you'll want a clear plan for how you're building income — whether that's building a clientele, renting a booth, or eventually owning a shop. My honest advice is to talk to working graduates in the Harrisburg area before enrolling, and treat this less like a traditional college decision and more like a business investment that requires a real career strategy on day one.
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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 (152 undergraduates).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg cost?
The average net price at Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg is about $17,329 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-Harrisburg?
Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg has a graduation rate of 65%, 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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