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Empire Beauty School-Littleton
Littleton, Colorado · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 8996 W. Bowles Ave. # E-F, Littleton, CO 80123 · Phone: (800) 920-4593 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Nov 2023 · Monitoring · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Empire Beauty School-Littleton is a private for-profit trade school in Littleton, Colorado offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Empire Beauty School-Littleton has a 64.5% completion rate, near the state average of 69.2%, with median graduate debt of $10,667 and median earnings of $24,022 ten years after entry.
Empire Beauty School-Littleton's annual cost of attendance is $21,743, federal financial aid can be used here, and 44.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $31,520 | $37,690 | $59,710 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Colorado (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 | 33 | $17,754 | $16,649 | $10,667 |
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-Littleton is a private for-profit trade school located in Littleton, Colorado, a large suburb. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students can use federal financial aid (Title IV) to help pay for training. The campus's primary program offering is cosmetology, with 33 completers reported and a total undergraduate enrollment of 48.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 64.5%, which is near the state average of 69.2% for similar programs. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $10,667, and median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $24,022. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $21,743, and 44.4% of students received Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus centers on a single program family, cosmetology, which typically appeals to students seeking focused, hands-on training rather than a broad academic path. Whether this fits an adult career-changer depends on scheduling and program-length details not reported for this campus in federal data — prospective students should contact the school directly to confirm those specifics. To verify accreditation status and review the full federal outcomes data independently, check the school's accreditor listing and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Empire Beauty School-Littleton offers cosmetology programs, with 33 program completers reported in federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it 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, and 44.4% 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 64.5%, which is near the state average of 69.2%, according to federal data.
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 ten years after entry are reported at $24,022.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $21,743, according to federal data.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Empire Beauty School-Littleton is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs, ownership structure, and financial aid eligibility compared to public or non-profit institutions.
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 confirm accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review detailed outcomes at the College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?447166.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data shows a single-program, cosmetology-focused campus, but specific scheduling or format details for adult learners are not reported in federal data; contact the school directly to ask.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Empire Beauty School-Littleton at (800) 920-4593 or through its website at https://www.empire.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Federal data does not include a comparison to other nearby cosmetology programs; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?447166 to compare schools directly.
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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.