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Empire Beauty School-Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio · Private for-profit
Address: 8419 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45239 · Phone: (800) 920-4593 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Oct 2023 · Probation · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences; Sep 2024 · Accreditation Reaffirmed: Probation Removed.
Empire Beauty School-Cincinnati is a private for-profit trade school in Cincinnati, Ohio offering cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Empire Beauty School-Cincinnati has a 44.1% completion rate, below Ohio's 68.8% average, with median graduate debt of $16,500 and median earnings of $23,743 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Empire Beauty School-Cincinnati is $22,715, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 69.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,520 | $36,260 | $57,840 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Ohio (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 | 45 | $14,844 | $15,244 | $16,500 |
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 the cohort was too small to publish.
About this school
Empire Beauty School-Cincinnati is a private for-profit trade campus located in Cincinnati, Ohio, within a large suburb setting. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The school's primary program family is cosmetology, with 45 completers recorded in cosmetology schools out of an undergraduate enrollment of 168 students.
According to federal data, the completion rate at this campus is 44.1%, which is below the Ohio state average of 68.8%. Graduates carry a median debt of $16,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $23,743. The annual cost of attendance is $22,715, and 69.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus offers a single program family focused on cosmetology, which may suit students seeking a shorter, hands-on career-training path rather than a multi-year associate degree; specific program length is not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students should confirm scheduling directly with the school. Anyone considering enrollment should verify current accreditation status with NACCAS and review the latest outcome figures on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before applying, since some of the reported metrics, including completion and earnings, may change year to year.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Empire Beauty School-Cincinnati offers cosmetology programs, with 45 completers reported in this 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 campus participates in Title IV federal 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 44.1%, which is below the Ohio state average of 68.8%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $16,500, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $23,743.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $22,715.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which typically has different tuition structures and outcome reporting requirements than public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific 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 NACCAS and review official outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?407470.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data shows a single, focused cosmetology program family rather than multi-year degrees, which may appeal to those seeking a shorter, hands-on training path; fit for career changers is not otherwise assessed in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements after completing a cosmetology program are not reported in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm state licensing steps.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Empire Beauty School-Cincinnati at (800) 920-4593 or visit https://www.empire.edu/ for application details.
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; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?407470 for comparisons.
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.