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Empire Beauty School-Dixie
Louisville, Kentucky · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 5120 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY 40216 · Phone: (800) 920-4593 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Empire Beauty School-Dixie is a private for-profit trade school in Louisville, Kentucky, 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-Dixie has a 52.2% completion rate, near the Kentucky state average of 55.5%, 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-Dixie is $23,134, and the school accepts federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants, with 72.4% of students receiving Pell.
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 | 41 | $15,988 | $16,510 | $12,000 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | $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-Dixie is a private for-profit trade school located in Louisville, Kentucky. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and the campus participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, to help pay for enrollment. The campus's primary program family is cosmetology, with cosmetology programs accounting for 42 of the recorded completions among its roughly 119 undergraduate students.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 52.2%, which is near the Kentucky state average of 55.5%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $10,667. Median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $24,397. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $23,134, and 72.4% of students received Pell Grants, indicating a student body with substantial financial need.
This campus centers on cosmetology training rather than degree-granting programs, which may suit students seeking a shorter, hands-on path into a specific trade rather than an associate degree. Whether this fits an adult career-changer depends on program length and schedule details not reported for this campus in federal data; prospective students should contact the school directly for those specifics. To verify accreditation status and review the latest outcome figures independently, check the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences directly and consult the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard using the school's official page.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Empire Beauty School-Dixie primarily offers cosmetology programs, with 42 recorded completions in that field.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and its 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 FAFSA and Pell Grant funding can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 52.2%, which is near the Kentucky state average of 55.5%.
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 ten years after entry are reported at $24,397.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $23,134.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Empire Beauty School-Dixie is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition rates, aid eligibility nuances, and institutional funding structure 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 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 confirm accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review official outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?157669.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
This isn't reported for this campus in federal data, since program schedule and format details aren't specified; contact the school directly to discuss fit for career-changers.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; check with the school or Kentucky's cosmetology licensing board for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Empire Beauty School-Dixie 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 with other nearby cosmetology schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across schools.
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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.