Empire Beauty School-Somersworth
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. a private for-profit school with 168 students.
About This School
Empire Beauty School-Somersworth is a private for-profit institution located in Somersworth, New Hampshire with approximately 168 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $10,198 per year. Typical graduates earn $23,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the median debt at graduation is a manageable $6,333, which is genuinely low compared to most schools, but graduates are earning just $23,600 a decade after enrolling — barely above poverty level for many households. This is worth considering if you're committed to a cosmetology career, want to keep borrowing minimal, and have a clear plan for how you'll build income (tips, booth rental, building a clientele) beyond a base wage. Go in with realistic expectations about earning potential, and make sure this credential fits your specific career goals before signing anything.
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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 (168 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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