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Empire Beauty School-Chenoweth
Louisville, Kentucky · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 151 Chenoweth Ln, Louisville, KY 40207 · Phone: (800) 920-4593 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Empire Beauty School-Chenoweth is a private for-profit trade school in Louisville, KY offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Empire Beauty School-Chenoweth has a 56.7% completion rate versus a 55.5% state average, with median graduate debt of $10,667 and median earnings of $23,921 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Empire Beauty School-Chenoweth is $20,033, and the school participates in federal Title IV aid, with 52.4% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $22,580 | $29,840 | $42,220 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Kentucky (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 | 40 | $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-Chenoweth is a private for-profit trade campus in Louisville, Kentucky, located in a large suburb. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and participates in federal Title IV financial aid, meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, to help pay for enrollment. The campus's main program area is cosmetology, with cosmetology schools accounting for the bulk of its 41 recorded trade completers among roughly 100 undergraduate students.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 56.7%, which is near the Kentucky state average of 55.5% for comparable programs. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,667, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $23,921. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $20,033, and 52.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus may suit students seeking a focused, shorter-term credential in cosmetology rather than a multi-year degree, though exact program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Adults changing careers should confirm scheduling, format, and licensing requirements directly with the school. Prospective students can verify accreditation status and review the full outcomes data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Empire Beauty School-Chenoweth offers cosmetology programs, listed under the cosmetology-schools program family, with 41 recorded completers in that field.
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 campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can apply for FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 56.7%, which is near the Kentucky state average of 55.5% for similar programs.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported at $10,667.
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?
Annual cost of attendance is listed at $20,033.
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 eligibility rules compared to public or non-profit institutions; prospective students should weigh cost against reported outcomes.
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 via https://www.empire.edu/ to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation status and review official outcomes data through the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?157614.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The cosmetology focus and Pell participation rate of 52.4% suggest a career-training population, but specific fit for career changers, including schedule flexibility, is not reported in federal data and should be confirmed with the school.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Empire Beauty School-Chenoweth 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 against other nearby cosmetology schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard link to compare figures with other institutions directly.
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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.