Empire Beauty School-Northlake
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. graduation rate is below 40%; for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. 69% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Empire Beauty School-Northlake is a private for-profit institution located in Atlanta, Georgia with approximately 127 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $16,685 per year. The graduation rate is 29%, and the typical graduate earns $25,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
Students who are highly motivated to enter the beauty industry quickly and prefer hands-on, vocational training over a traditional academic path might consider this school, but the numbers here deserve a hard, honest look before you commit. The graduation rate of just 29% is a serious red flag — that means roughly 7 out of 10 students who start do not finish, which suggests the program may not be setting students up for success. Even for those who do graduate, median earnings of $25,900 ten years after enrollment make it difficult to justify the $16,685 annual net price, especially when cosmetology licensing can often be pursued through community colleges or state-approved programs at a fraction of the cost. The relatively modest median debt of $13,583 is one of the few genuinely encouraging figures here, meaning graduates who do finish aren't buried in loans — but low debt doesn't mean good value if the earnings ceiling is this constrained. My honest advice: before applying, visit a local community college or state cosmetology program and compare costs and outcomes directly, because for most families, there are stronger paths into this industry that carry less financial and completion risk.
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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 (127 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Empire Beauty School-Northlake
Briarcliff Village, 2190 Henderson Mill Road
Atlanta, GA 30345-3762
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Empire Beauty School-Northlake cost?
The average net price at Empire Beauty School-Northlake is about $16,685 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-Northlake?
Empire Beauty School-Northlake has a graduation rate of 29%, 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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