Empire Beauty School-Hooksett
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. strong 80% graduation rate.
About This School
Empire Beauty School-Hooksett is a private for-profit institution located in Hooksett, New Hampshire with approximately 306 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $10,549 per year. The graduation rate is 80%, and the typical graduate earns $21,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
This school is a reasonable fit for students who are committed to a career in cosmetology and want to keep costs manageable while training close to home in southern New Hampshire. The graduation rate of 80% is genuinely encouraging — most students who start here finish, which isn't a given in the for-profit beauty school space. That said, the earnings picture deserves a serious conversation with your family: median income 10 years after enrollment sits at $21,000, which is modest, and while the median debt of $7,942 is relatively low, you'll still want to be honest about whether that income supports the life you're planning. The $10,549 average net price per year is workable if you're disciplined about borrowing only what you need, but I'd encourage you to research New Hampshire's cosmetology licensing pass rates for Empire graduates specifically before committing. If you're certain this is the field for you and have a clear plan for building a clientele or specializing over time, this school can get you there — just go in with eyes open about the income ceiling.
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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 (306 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Empire Beauty School-Hooksett cost?
The average net price at Empire Beauty School-Hooksett is about $10,549 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-Hooksett?
Empire Beauty School-Hooksett has a graduation rate of 80%, 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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