Empire Beauty School-Peekskill
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. strong 88% graduation rate.
About This School
Empire Beauty School-Peekskill is a private for-profit institution located in Peekskill, New York with approximately 49 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $19,310 per year. The graduation rate is 88%, and the typical graduate earns $27,916 within 10 years of enrollment.
Worth considering if you're set on a cosmetology career and want a small, focused environment — with just 42 students, you'll likely get hands-on attention rather than getting lost in a crowd. The median debt at graduation is a relatively manageable $6,222, which is a genuine positive for a vocational program. That said, at $18,627 per year in net costs, you should pressure-test whether local salon wages in the Hudson Valley will let you comfortably repay that investment before enrolling.
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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?
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 (49 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Empire Beauty School-Peekskill cost?
The average net price at Empire Beauty School-Peekskill is about $19,310 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-Peekskill?
Empire Beauty School-Peekskill has a graduation rate of 88%, 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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