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Empire Beauty School-Augusta
Augusta, Georgia · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 3241 Washington Road, Augusta, GA 30907 · Phone: (800) 920-4593 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Empire Beauty School-Augusta is a private for-profit trade school in Augusta, Georgia offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Empire Beauty School-Augusta has a 30.0% completion rate, below the Georgia state average of 49.7%, with median graduate debt of $10,667 and median earnings of $23,921 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Empire Beauty School-Augusta is $22,611, federal financial aid can be used here, and 71.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $17,310 | $34,560 | $48,730 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Georgia (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 20 | $17,189 | $17,416 | $12,090 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | $17,189 | $17,416 | $12,090 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Empire Beauty School-Augusta is a private for-profit trade school located in Augusta, Georgia. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants. The campus focuses on cosmetology training, with cosmetology schools accounting for its primary program offering (21 completers in recent federal data), out of a total undergraduate enrollment of 73 students.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 30.0%, which is below the Georgia state average of 49.7%. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,667, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $23,921. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $22,611, and 71.0% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a largely low-income student population.
This campus may suit students seeking focused, shorter-term training in cosmetology rather than a multi-year degree, though program length itself is not reported here and should be confirmed directly with the school. Because the completion rate is below the state average and earnings data shows modest post-completion wages, prospective students, including career changers, should weigh these figures carefully. To verify accreditation status and review the most current outcomes, prospective students can consult the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard or contact the school directly.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Empire Beauty School-Augusta offers cosmetology programs, with cosmetology schools listed as its top program area (21 completers reported).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 30.0%, which is below the Georgia state average of 49.7%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $10,667, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $23,921.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $22,611.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels and how federal aid and outcomes are evaluated relative to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (800) 920-4593 or visit https://www.empire.edu/ to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review federal outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?481678.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program schedules or adult-learner services, so this cannot be confirmed from federal data; prospective students should contact the school to discuss fit for career changers.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or check Georgia's cosmetology licensing board for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Empire Beauty School-Augusta at (800) 920-4593 or through its website, https://www.empire.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported here; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?481678 to compare outcomes across institutions.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.