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Empire Beauty School-Jackson
Jackson, Tennessee · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 1433 Hollywood Dr, Jackson, TN 38301 · Phone: (800) 920-4593 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Empire Beauty School-Jackson is a private for-profit trade school in Jackson, Tennessee offering cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Empire Beauty School-Jackson has a 41.3% completion rate versus a 64.3% state average, median graduate debt of $10,667, and median earnings of $24,397 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Empire Beauty School-Jackson is $20,709, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 65.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $25,700 | $31,310 | $39,990 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Tennessee (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 | 24 | $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-Jackson is a private for-profit trade campus in Jackson, Tennessee. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid (Title IV), including FAFSA and Pell Grants. The school awards one program family, cosmetology, with 24 completers reported and total undergraduate enrollment of 73 in a small-city setting.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 41.3%, which is below the Tennessee state average of 64.3%. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,667, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $24,397. The annual cost of attendance is $20,709, and 65.3% of students receive Pell Grants. Placement rates after graduation are not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus centers on a single short-term cosmetology program rather than multi-year associate degrees, a structure that can suit people looking for a focused, hands-on path into a licensed trade, including adult career-changers, though program length itself is not detailed in this data. Anyone considering enrollment should independently verify accreditation status with NACCAS and review the completion, debt, and earnings figures on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before committing. Contacting the school directly for current tuition, schedule, and program-length details is recommended since not all operational specifics are captured in federal reporting.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Empire Beauty School-Jackson offers cosmetology programs, with 24 completers reported in federal data. It is the school's single reported program family.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), and its 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 41.3%, which is below the Tennessee state average of 64.3%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $10,667, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $24,397, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $20,709.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Empire Beauty School-Jackson is a private for-profit school; this can affect tuition levels, financial aid options, and institutional priorities 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 empire.edu to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through NACCAS and review outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?458821.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The single cosmetology program is short-term and hands-on rather than a multi-year degree, which may suit career-changers, but specific fit details like schedule flexibility are not reported in this data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements after a cosmetology program are not detailed in this data; contact the school directly to confirm state licensing steps.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Empire Beauty School-Jackson at (800) 920-4593 or through its website, 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 here; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?458821 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.