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Empire Beauty School-Cherry Hill
Cherry Hill, New Jersey · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 2100 State Highway #38 Plaza Cherry Hill, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 · Phone: (800) 920-4593 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Empire Beauty School-Cherry Hill is a private for-profit trade school in Cherry Hill, New Jersey 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-Cherry Hill has a 56.8% completion rate, below the New Jersey average of 61.9%, with median graduate debt of $10,667 and median earnings of $24,397 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Empire Beauty School-Cherry Hill is $24,279, and federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, with 68.4% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $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 | $15,988 | $16,510 | $12,000 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | $15,988 | $16,510 | $12,000 |
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-Cherry Hill is a private for-profit trade school in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, located in a large suburb. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, since the school participates in Title IV programs. The campus awards two program families, with cosmetology schools as its top program, accounting for 43 recent completers among an undergraduate enrollment of 139.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 56.8%, which is below the New Jersey state average of 61.9%. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,667, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $24,397. Annual cost of attendance is reported at $24,279, and 68.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of low-income students. No additional figures beyond these are reported for this campus in federal data.
This school may suit students seeking a focused cosmetology program rather than a multi-year associate or bachelor's degree pathway, though specific program lengths are not stated here. Career changers should verify accreditation status directly with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review current outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling, since some figures such as program length and licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Empire Beauty School-Cherry Hill offers cosmetology programs, its top listed program family, with 43 recent completers. It offers two program families in total according to federal 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 accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 68.4% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 56.8%, which is below the New Jersey state average of 61.9%, per federal data.
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 $24,397, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $24,279.
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 financial aid options compared to public or non-profit schools. Prospective students should compare cost and outcomes carefully.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school 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 the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?184816.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers a focused cosmetology program, which may suit those seeking a shorter, career-specific credential rather than a multi-year degree, though specific scheduling and length details are not reported for this campus 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 directly at (800) 920-4593 for current licensing information.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Empire Beauty School-Cherry Hill by phone at (800) 920-4593 or through its website at https://www.empire.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?184816 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.