Empire Beauty School-York
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. 64% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Empire Beauty School-York is a private for-profit institution located in York, Pennsylvania with approximately 90 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $18,021 per year. The graduation rate is 74%, and the typical graduate earns $22,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
Students who are focused, career-minded, and ready to enter the cosmetology field quickly will feel most at home here — this is a small, hands-on program designed for people who know what they want and want to get moving. The 74% graduation rate is solid for a vocational school, and the median debt at graduation is a genuinely reasonable $10,667, which is one of the more manageable debt loads you'll find in this sector. That said, the number that deserves a hard look is the median earnings of $22,000 ten years after enrollment — that's a modest return, and with an average net price of $18,021 per year, you'll want to think carefully about how quickly this training translates into income and whether there are paths to higher-paying specializations like salon management or advanced color work. My honest advice: go in with a clear business plan for your career, not just a passion for the craft, because the earnings ceiling in this field is real and the debt-to-income ratio requires intentional choices after graduation.
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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 (90 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Empire Beauty School-York
2592 Eastern Blvd, Kingston Square Shopping Ctr
York, PA 17402
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Empire Beauty School-York cost?
The average net price at Empire Beauty School-York is about $18,021 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-York?
Empire Beauty School-York has a graduation rate of 74%, 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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