Empire Beauty School-Tampa
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. 60% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Empire Beauty School-Tampa is a private for-profit institution located in Tampa, Florida with approximately 111 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $18,548 per year. The graduation rate is 52%, and the typical graduate earns $22,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
Students who are passionate about a career in cosmetology and want a focused, hands-on training program in the Tampa area may find this school worth a look — but the numbers here deserve a serious conversation before you commit. The graduation rate sits at just 52%, meaning roughly half of students who start don't finish, which is a red flag worth pressing the school on directly. Even for graduates, median earnings 10 years out are around $22,000 a year, which is modest and should make you think carefully about how quickly you can realistically repay costs. The good news is that median debt at graduation is a relatively manageable $10,667, so if you do complete the program and keep borrowing in check, you won't be buried in loans. My honest advice: visit the campus, talk to current students and recent graduates about their job placement experience, and make sure you have a clear plan for staying enrolled — because the biggest financial risk here isn't the debt, it's paying tuition and not finishing.
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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 (111 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Empire Beauty School-Tampa
Brandon Crossings, 10083 East Adamo Drive
Tampa, FL 33619-2619
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Empire Beauty School-Tampa cost?
The average net price at Empire Beauty School-Tampa is about $18,548 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-Tampa?
Empire Beauty School-Tampa has a graduation rate of 52%, 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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