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Empire Beauty School-Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown, Kentucky · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 554 Westport Road, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 · Phone: (800) 920-4593 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Nov 2023 · Monitoring · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Empire Beauty School-Elizabethtown is a private for-profit trade school in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 51.1% completion rate near the Kentucky state average of 55.5%, with median graduate debt of $10,667 and median earnings 10 years after entry of $24,022.
Annual cost of attendance at Empire Beauty School-Elizabethtown is reported at $21,845, and the school participates in federal Title IV aid, with 66.5% 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 | $17,754 | $16,649 | $10,667 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | $17,754 | $16,649 | $10,667 |
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-Elizabethtown is a private for-profit trade school located in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, a small city setting. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help cover costs. The school awards credentials primarily in cosmetology, with 42 completers reported in that program family out of an undergraduate enrollment of 171 students.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 51.1%, which is near the Kentucky state average of 55.5% for similar programs. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,667, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $24,022. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $21,845, and 66.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus may suit students interested in a focused cosmetology program rather than a broad associate degree path, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Adult learners or career changers considering enrollment should independently verify accreditation status, program length, and licensing requirements directly with the school. Prospective students can confirm these figures and review additional outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard or by contacting the school directly using the information provided below.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Empire Beauty School-Elizabethtown offers cosmetology programs, with 42 completers reported in that program family. This is the top and primary program family listed for this campus.
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 use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants. About 66.5% 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 51.1%, which is near the Kentucky state average of 55.5% for comparable programs.
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 reported at $24,022.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is reported at $21,845.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Empire Beauty School-Elizabethtown is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs, financial aid options, and institutional funding 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 directly at (800) 920-4593 or visit https://www.empire.edu/ to confirm.
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 official outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?157650.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers a focused cosmetology program, which may appeal to career changers seeking a specific trade credential, though program length and schedule details are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to confirm fit.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for cosmetology are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (800) 920-4593 for specific licensing guidance.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Empire Beauty School-Elizabethtown at (800) 920-4593 or visit https://www.empire.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; review the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?157650 for comparison tools.
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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.