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Empire Beauty School-Green Bay
Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin · Private for-profit career school
Address: 940 Hansen Road, Ashwaubenon, WI 54304 · Phone: (800) 920-4593 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Empire Beauty School-Green Bay is a private for-profit trade school in Ashwaubenon, WI offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Empire Beauty School-Green Bay has a 72.7% completion rate, above the state average of 62.8%, with median graduate debt of $10,231 and median earnings of $23,589 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Attending Empire Beauty School-Green Bay costs about $21,059 a year, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and 48.2% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,790 | $36,230 | $47,060 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Wisconsin (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 | 42 | $17,698 | $17,848 | $12,500 |
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 too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Empire Beauty School-Green Bay is a private for-profit trade school located in Ashwaubenon, WI, a midsize suburb. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students may use federal financial aid (Title IV) to attend. The campus focuses primarily on cosmetology programs, with 42 recent completers in cosmetology schools, its only listed program family.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 72.7%, which is above the state average of 62.8% for similar programs. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $10,231, and median earnings 10 years after entry were $23,589. The annual cost of attendance is reported at $21,059, and 48.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the roughly 100 enrolled students come from lower-income backgrounds. Any additional breakdowns, such as job placement rates, are not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus centers on a single trade path — cosmetology — which suggests a focused, hands-on training environment rather than a multi-program institution. Because specific program lengths are not detailed in the data provided, prospective students, including career changers, should contact the school directly to confirm scheduling and program duration. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome figures independently, prospective students can 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-Green Bay offers cosmetology programs, listed under the cosmetology-schools program family, with 42 recent completers.
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, the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, and 48.2% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 72.7%, which is above the Wisconsin state average of 62.8% for similar programs.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $10,231, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $23,589, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $21,059.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which means its funding and mission differ from public or non-profit institutions; students should weigh cost and outcomes accordingly.
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 verify accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?407735.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify whether the school targets adult career changers; the single-focus cosmetology program and above-average completion rate may appeal to those seeking a hands-on trade, but scheduling details should be confirmed directly with the school.
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 or your state licensing board for cosmetology licensure requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Empire Beauty School-Green Bay 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 on nearby cosmetology schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard to compare outcomes across schools.
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.