Empire Beauty School-Lehigh Valley
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. 63% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Empire Beauty School-Lehigh Valley is a private for-profit institution located in Whitehall, Pennsylvania with approximately 99 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $17,293 per year. Typical graduates earn $24,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: graduates earn a median of $24,500 ten years out, which is a modest income for a career in cosmetology but fairly typical for the field. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a relatively low $8,028, meaning you won't be buried in loans if you complete the program. Worth considering if you're set on a beauty career in the Lehigh Valley and can keep costs down, but go in with clear eyes about the earning ceiling this path carries.
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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
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 (99 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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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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