Empire Beauty School-Manhattan
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. 59% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Empire Beauty School-Manhattan is a private for-profit institution located in New York, New York with approximately 342 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $19,553 per year. Typical graduates earn $24,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: graduates earn a median of $24,800 ten years out, which is modest for New York City's cost of living, though the relatively low median debt of $6,222 means you won't be buried in loans while building your career. If you're set on cosmetology and want a Manhattan location to start making industry connections, this can be a practical path — but go in clear-eyed that the earning ceiling in this field is real, and you'll likely need to hustle for tips, commission, or eventually your own clientele to make ends meet in NYC.
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After Graduation
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
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 (342 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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