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Empire Beauty School-Laconia
Laconia, New Hampshire · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 556 Main St, Laconia, NH 03246 · Phone: (603) 524-8777 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Empire Beauty School-Laconia is a private for-profit trade school in Laconia, NH offering esthetician and cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Empire Beauty School-Laconia has a 64.3% completion rate versus a 56.1% state average, with median graduate debt of $7,942 and median earnings of $33,546 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Empire Beauty School-Laconia is $16,653, federal financial aid is available through Title IV, and 35.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $27,560 | $46,890 | $70,210 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $25,720 | $34,650 | $46,450 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New Hampshire (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 | 20 | $19,283 | $20,596 | $8,389 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 19 | $19,283 | $20,596 | $8,389 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | $19,283 | $20,596 | $8,389 |
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-Laconia is a private for-profit trade school located in Laconia, New Hampshire, in a distant-town setting. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid through Title IV programs. The campus mainly awards credentials in esthetician schools (24 completers) and cosmetology schools (20 completers), reflecting its focus on beauty and personal-care trades.
Federal data show a completion rate of 64.3%, which is above the state average of 56.1% for similar programs. Graduates carry a median debt of $7,942, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $33,546. The annual cost of attendance is reported at $16,653, and 35.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income students attend this campus.
This school may suit students seeking short, hands-on training in esthetics or cosmetology rather than a multi-year academic degree, given its program mix and completer counts. Adults considering a career change into beauty trades should verify current program lengths, schedules, and licensing requirements directly with the school by phone at (603) 524-8777 or via its website. Anyone evaluating this campus is encouraged to cross-check the figures above using the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, linked in the school's official listing, since not all operational details—such as specific program lengths—are reported in federal data.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Empire Beauty School-Laconia offers esthetician and cosmetology programs, with 24 and 20 completers respectively in the most recent data. These are its two primary program families, totaling 3 programs overall.
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 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-based aid, and 35.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 64.3%, which is above the New Hampshire state average of 56.1% for comparable programs.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $7,942 according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $33,546, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $16,653.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Empire Beauty School-Laconia is a private for-profit institution, which can affect cost, financial aid terms, and ownership structure compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (603) 524-8777 or visit its website to confirm current program durations.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through NACCAS and check federal outcome data, including completion, debt, and earnings figures, on the College Scorecard at the linked URL.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Based on its focus on esthetician and cosmetology training, this campus may suit those seeking hands-on, trade-specific instruction rather than a traditional multi-year degree, though fit should be confirmed directly with the school.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Empire Beauty School-Laconia by phone at (603) 524-8777 or visit their website at https://www.empirebeautyschools.com/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard to look up and compare other cosmetology or esthetician programs in the area.
Nearby trade and career schools in New Hampshire
- Lakes Region Community CollegeLaconia, NH · 46% completion
- Colby-Sawyer CollegeNew London, NH · college
- Empire Beauty School-HooksettHooksett, NH · 83% completion
- Empire Beauty School-SomersworthSomersworth, NH · 67% completion
- Paul Mitchell the School-PortsmouthPortsmouth, NH · 95% completion
- Keene Beauty AcademyKeene, NH · 62% completion
- Manchester Community CollegeManchester, NH · 41% completion
- River Valley Community CollegeClaremont, NH · 22% completion
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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.