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Empire Beauty School-Florence
Florence, Kentucky · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 7285 Turfway Rd, Florence, KY 41042 · Phone: (800) 920-4593 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Empire Beauty School-Florence is a private for-profit trade school in Florence, Kentucky offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Empire Beauty School-Florence has a 75.0% completion rate versus a 55.5% state average, with median graduate debt of $13,000 and median earnings of $23,925 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Empire Beauty School-Florence is $20,979, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV programs, and 62.6% of students receive 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 | 64 | $18,295 | $17,251 | $13,000 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | $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-Florence is a private for-profit trade campus located in Florence, Kentucky, in 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 since the school participates in Title IV programs. The campus's primary training area is cosmetology, with cosmetology schools accounting for 65 of its recorded completers and two total program offerings.
Looking at the outcomes data, 75.0% of students complete their program, which is above the Kentucky state average of 55.5%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $13,000, and median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $23,925. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $20,979, and 62.6% of students received Pell Grants, pointing to a student population with significant financial need. Undergraduate enrollment stands at 124 students.
This campus centers on a single trade family — cosmetology — and its data profile suggests a shorter, focused training path rather than a multi-year degree program, which may suit adult students or career changers looking for a defined entry point into the beauty industry. Program length itself is not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students should confirm scheduling and format directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcomes data independently, contact the school or consult the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Empire Beauty School-Florence's main program family is cosmetology schools, with 65 recorded completers in that area and 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 here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 75.0%, which is above the Kentucky state average of 55.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported at $13,000.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $23,925.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is listed at $20,979.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Empire Beauty School-Florence is a private for-profit institution, which can affect tuition costs and financial aid options 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 via https://www.empire.edu/ to confirm schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review federal outcomes data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?157678.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's focus on a single cosmetology track with a defined completion rate above the state average may suit adults seeking a focused entry point, though specific scheduling details are not reported 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 this data; contact the school directly to learn about state licensing steps.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Empire Beauty School-Florence at (800) 920-4593 or through its website, 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 in this dataset; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?157678 to compare other institutions.
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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.