Empire Beauty School-Rochester
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. 68% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Empire Beauty School-Rochester is a private for-profit institution located in Rochester, New York with approximately 67 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $17,264 per year. The graduation rate is 47%, and the typical graduate earns $24,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
This school is best suited for students who are set on a career in cosmetology, want to stay in the Rochester area, and need a straightforward path to licensure without a four-year commitment. The manageable debt load is a genuine bright spot — graduates leave with a median of just $10,667 in debt, which is notably lower than many for-profit programs. That said, I'd be doing you a disservice if I didn't flag two real concerns: the graduation rate sits at only 47%, meaning roughly half of students who start don't finish, and median earnings 10 years out are $24,800, which is a tight budget in most households. Before enrolling, I'd strongly encourage your student to shadow a working cosmetologist for a week, talk to graduates about their actual job placement experience, and ask the school directly what support exists for students who fall behind — because the data suggests finishing is far from guaranteed.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: -6% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
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 (67 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Empire Beauty School-Rochester
340 Elmridge Center Drive
Rochester, NY 14626-3461
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Empire Beauty School-Rochester cost?
The average net price at Empire Beauty School-Rochester is about $17,264 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-Rochester?
Empire Beauty School-Rochester has a graduation rate of 47%, 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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