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Empire Beauty School-Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 4901-B N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28213 · Phone: (800) 920-4593 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Nov 2023 · Monitoring · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Empire Beauty School-Charlotte is a private for-profit trade school in Charlotte, NC offering cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Empire Beauty School-Charlotte has a 23.5% completion rate versus a 47.8% state average, with median graduate debt of $10,667 and median earnings of $24,022 ten years after entry.
Attending Empire Beauty School-Charlotte costs $21,775 per year, and federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV; 77.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $26,880 | $38,410 | $48,300 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in North Carolina (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 | 21 | $17,754 | $16,649 | $10,667 |
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-Charlotte is a private for-profit trade school located in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) since the school participates in Title IV programs. The campus focuses on a single program family: cosmetology schools, with 21 completers reported and total undergraduate enrollment of 90.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 23.5%, which is below the state average of 47.8% for similar programs. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,667, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $24,022. The annual cost of attendance is $21,775, and 77.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a largely low-income student population.
This campus offers a single, focused cosmetology program rather than multiple trade tracks or associate degrees, which may suit those seeking a short, hands-on entry into the beauty industry, including career changers, though program length itself is not reported here. Prospective students should verify accreditation status and outcomes directly through the NACCAS and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling, as some figures—such as specific program length and job placement rates—are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Empire Beauty School-Charlotte offers cosmetology programs, with 21 completers reported in the cosmetology schools program family.
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 23.5%, which is below the North Carolina state average of 47.8% for similar programs.
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 $24,022, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $21,775.
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 costs and eligibility for certain state or institutional aid 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 verify accreditation through NACCAS and review outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?459019.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The single, focused cosmetology program may suit those seeking a hands-on entry into the beauty industry, though specific fit for career changers is not detailed in federal data.
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 North Carolina cosmetology board requirements for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Empire Beauty School-Charlotte at (800) 920-4593 or through their website at https://www.empire.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby cosmetology schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard for nearby options.
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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.