Empire Beauty School-Springfield
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. 71% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Empire Beauty School-Springfield is a private for-profit institution located in Springfield, Pennsylvania with approximately 188 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $17,290 per year. The graduation rate is 66%, and the typical graduate earns $24,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
Students who are focused, career-minded, and eager to enter the beauty industry quickly — rather than pursuing a four-year degree — are the most likely fit here, particularly those already living in or near Springfield, PA who can minimize living costs. The median debt at graduation is a reasonable $13,000, which is meaningfully lower than what you'd carry from many other programs, and the small enrollment of 188 students means you're likely to get hands-on attention rather than getting lost in a crowd. That said, I'd be honest with you: a 66% graduation rate means roughly one in three students who start don't finish, so it's worth asking the school directly what causes students to leave and what support exists to help you stay on track. The bigger concern I'd flag is long-term earning power — the median income 10 years out is $24,500, which makes even $13,000 in debt feel tight when you factor in living expenses, and you'd want to go in with clear eyes about that financial reality. Before applying, I'd strongly encourage you to visit the school, talk to recent graduates about their job placement experience, and run the numbers on your own budget to make sure this path leads where you actually want to go.
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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?
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 (188 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Empire Beauty School-Springfield cost?
The average net price at Empire Beauty School-Springfield is about $17,290 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-Springfield?
Empire Beauty School-Springfield has a graduation rate of 66%, 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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