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Empire Beauty School-Bloomfield
Bloomfield, New Jersey · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 15 Ward Street, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 · Phone: (800) 920-4593 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Empire Beauty School-Bloomfield is a private for-profit trade school in Bloomfield, New Jersey offering cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Empire Beauty School-Bloomfield has a 36.8% completion rate, below the New Jersey state average of 61.9%, with median graduate debt of $13,000 and median earnings of $23,925 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Empire Beauty School-Bloomfield is $22,748, federal financial aid is accepted (Title IV), and 68.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $32,220 | $36,150 | $53,580 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New Jersey (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 | 41 | $18,295 | $17,251 | $13,000 |
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-Bloomfield is a private for-profit trade campus located in Bloomfield, New Jersey, a large suburb. The school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and is approved for federal financial aid (Title IV), meaning eligible students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for enrollment. The campus focuses on a single program family, cosmetology schools, which accounted for 41 completers among an undergraduate enrollment of 164.
Federal outcomes data shows a completion rate of 36.8%, which is below the New Jersey state average of 61.9%. Graduates who took on debt carried a median of $13,000, and median earnings ten years after entry were $23,925. The annual cost of attendance is reported at $22,748, and 68.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student body with significant financial need.
This campus offers a single-track cosmetology program, which may suit students seeking a focused, hands-on trade path rather than a multi-program associate-degree environment; whether it fits an adult career-changer depends on schedule and pace details not reported here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current completion, debt, and earnings figures before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Empire Beauty School-Bloomfield offers one program family, cosmetology schools, which produced 41 completers in the reported data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and its status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used by eligible students.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 36.8%, which is below the New Jersey state average of 61.9%, according to federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates have a median debt of $13,000 per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $23,925, per federal Scorecard data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $22,748.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Empire Beauty School-Bloomfield is a private for-profit institution, which can affect tuition pricing and program structure compared to public or non-profit schools.
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/ for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?368230.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data shows a single, focused cosmetology program with a high share of Pell-receiving students (68.9%), but specific fit for career changers such as scheduling is not reported in federal data; contact the school to ask.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; check with the school or your state's cosmetology licensing board.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Empire Beauty School-Bloomfield 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 nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard link to compare similar programs.
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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.