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Empire Beauty School-Kennesaw
Kennesaw, Georgia · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: Town Center Oaks, 2615 George Busbee Parkway, Ste 9, Kennesaw, GA 30144 · Phone: (800) 920-4593 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Empire Beauty School-Kennesaw is a private for-profit trade school in Kennesaw, Georgia offering cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Empire Beauty School-Kennesaw has a 75.0% completion rate versus a 49.7% state average, with median graduate debt of $10,231 and median earnings of $23,589 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Empire Beauty School-Kennesaw is $20,949, federal financial aid including Pell Grants can be used, and 66.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $17,310 | $34,560 | $48,730 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Georgia (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 | 28 | $17,698 | $17,848 | $12,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | $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-Kennesaw is a private for-profit trade school located in Kennesaw, Georgia, a large suburb. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants. The campus is focused on a single program family, cosmetology, with cosmetology schools programs (30 completers) representing its top offering out of 2 total program listings.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 75.0%, which is above the state average of 49.7% for similar programs. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,231, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $23,589. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $20,949, and 66.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial low-income student population at this campus.
This school may suit students seeking a focused, hands-on cosmetology credential rather than a broad associate degree pathway, though program length itself is not reported for this campus in federal data. Career changers and adult learners considering this route should independently verify accreditation status through NACCAS and review the school's current outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling. Prospective students are encouraged to contact the school directly for current program schedules, licensing requirements, and enrollment details, since those specifics are not part of the federal reporting captured here.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Empire Beauty School-Kennesaw offers cosmetology programs, listed under the cosmetology-schools family, with 30 reported completers in that program.
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 FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used 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 Georgia state average of 49.7% for comparable 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 reported at $23,589.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $20,949.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Empire Beauty School-Kennesaw is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels and the types of aid or protections available compared to public institutions.
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/ for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through NACCAS and review official federal outcomes data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?440101.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data shows a focused cosmetology program with a completion rate above the state average, which may appeal to career changers, though specific fit depends on details not reported in federal data, such as schedule flexibility.
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 directly to learn about state cosmetology licensing steps.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Empire Beauty School-Kennesaw at (800) 920-4593 or visit https://www.empire.edu/ for enrollment information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not reported for this campus; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?440101 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.