Empire Beauty School-Queens
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. 67% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Empire Beauty School-Queens is a private for-profit institution located in Astoria, New York with approximately 172 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $18,046 per year. Typical graduates earn $22,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: graduates earn a median of $22,700 ten years out, which is modest but reasonable for the cosmetology field, and the relatively low median debt of $6,756 at graduation means you won't be buried in loans. The net price of $18,439 per year is still a significant commitment for a vocational program, so make sure you're comparing this against other local cosmetology schools and your state licensing requirements before enrolling. Worth considering if you're set on this career path and qualify for enough aid to bring that cost down further.
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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 (172 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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