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Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro

Greensboro, NC·Private for-profit·99 students
Last updated: April 1, 2026

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. 72% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.

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Accept
99
Students
$16,932
Net Price
43%
Grad Rate
$25,900
Earnings
10 yr
$13,583
Debt

About This School

Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro is a private for-profit institution located in Greensboro, North Carolina with approximately 99 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $16,932 per year. The graduation rate is 43%, and the typical graduate earns $25,900 within 10 years of enrollment.

This school is best suited for students who are focused specifically on a career in cosmetology or esthetics and want to enter the workforce quickly without a four-year commitment — but the numbers here deserve a serious look before you sign anything. The graduation rate sits at just 43%, meaning fewer than half of students who start actually finish, which raises real questions about student support and program completion. On the financial side, the median debt at graduation is a manageable $13,583, but the median earnings 10 years out are only $25,900 — that's a tight budget for someone trying to repay loans, cover living expenses, and build savings. My honest advice: if you're set on beauty school, visit the campus, talk directly to current students about what made others leave, and ask the admissions office point-blank what support exists to help students finish. This can be a reasonable stepping stone into the industry, but go in with eyes open and a clear plan for what comes after graduation.

Setting
Large city

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
N/A
Out-of-State Tuition
N/A
Avg Net Price
$16,932
after aid

Net Price by Family Income

Under $30k$16,759
$30–48k$16,180
$48–75k$17,631
$75–110k$19,610
$110k+$22,583

Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants72%
Median debt at graduation$13,583

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
43%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$25,900
after enrollment
Median Debt
$13,583
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$13,583
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$22,400
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$25,900
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 1.9x

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

White12%
Black74%
Hispanic/Latino6%
Asian1%
Two or more races4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (99 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro

1312 Bridford Parkway, Suite 105

Greensboro, NC 27407-2693

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro cost?

The average net price at Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro is about $16,932 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-West Greensboro?

Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro has a graduation rate of 43%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.

Sources & Methodology

Data

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.

Important Caveats
  • 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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