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Empire Beauty School-Concord
Concord, North Carolina · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: Shoppes at Kings Grant 10075 Weddington Rd, Concord, NC 28027 · Phone: (800) 920-4593 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Empire Beauty School-Concord is a private for-profit trade school in Concord, North Carolina, offering cosmetology programs and accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Empire Beauty School-Concord has a 65.1% completion rate versus a 47.8% state average, with graduates carrying $13,000 median debt and earning $23,925 median 10 years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Empire Beauty School-Concord is reported at $20,725, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here, and 69.1% 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 | 52 | $18,295 | $17,251 | $13,000 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | $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-Concord is a private for-profit trade school in Concord, North Carolina. 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, at this campus. The school's primary program area is cosmetology, with cosmetology schools accounting for 55 of its completions and representing the bulk of its two program offerings.
Federal data show a completion rate of 65.1%, above the North Carolina state average of 47.8%. Graduates carry a median debt of $13,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $23,925. Annual cost of attendance is reported at $20,725, and 69.1% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting a student population with substantial financial need.
This campus, with 110 undergraduate students in a midsize city setting, appears geared toward students seeking a focused cosmetology credential rather than a broad-based degree program; specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data, so applicants should confirm scheduling directly with the school. Career changers and adult learners considering this path should verify accreditation status and review current outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling, and contact the school directly for details not captured in federal reporting, such as course schedules and licensing exam preparation.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Empire Beauty School-Concord primarily offers cosmetology programs, which account for 55 completions and are the school's main program family, out of two total programs offered.
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 65.1%, which is above the North Carolina state average of 47.8%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $13,000, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $23,925.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $20,725.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Empire Beauty School-Concord is a private for-profit school; this affects its funding model and can influence tuition costs, so prospective students should compare costs 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 schedule 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 U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?450614.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers a focused cosmetology program with above-average completion rates, which may suit career changers, but specific scheduling and format details for adult learners are not reported in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm fit.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Empire Beauty School-Concord at (800) 920-4593 or through its website at https://www.empire.edu/.
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 to learn about cosmetology licensing exam requirements in North Carolina.
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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.