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Empire Beauty School-Malden
Malden, Massachusetts · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 347 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 02148 · Phone: (800) 920-4593 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Empire Beauty School-Malden is a private for-profit trade school in Malden, MA offering cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Empire Beauty School-Malden has a 78.0% completion rate versus a 59.7% state average, with median graduate debt of $10,667 and median earnings of $23,921 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Empire Beauty School-Malden is $23,763, federal financial aid including Pell Grants can be used, and 57.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $31,600 | $37,290 | $60,340 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Massachusetts (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 | 58 | $17,189 | $17,416 | $12,090 |
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-Malden is a private for-profit trade school located in Malden, Massachusetts, a large suburb. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and it participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid and Pell Grants to help pay for enrollment. The school's primary program area is cosmetology, with cosmetology schools accounting for 58 of the program completions reported in federal data, out of an undergraduate enrollment of about 95 students.
Federal Scorecard data shows a completion rate of 78.0%, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 59.7%. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,667, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $23,921. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $23,763, and 57.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body comes from lower-income backgrounds.
This campus appears suited to students seeking focused, single-track training in cosmetology rather than a broad multi-program associate-degree environment, since program_count is limited to one family. Because specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data, prospective students — including adult career-changers — should contact the school directly to confirm schedule and length details. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, check the NACCAS accreditor listing and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Empire Beauty School-Malden offers cosmetology programs, with 58 reported completions in this field according to federal data.
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 school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 78.0%, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 59.7%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $10,667, according to federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $23,921.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $23,763, per federal data.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels, aid eligibility, and ownership structure 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/ 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 U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?407179.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data shows a single focused program family in cosmetology, but specific scheduling or format details for career-changers are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm fit.
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 at (800) 920-4593 for details on state cosmetology licensing.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Empire Beauty School-Malden 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 with other nearby cosmetology schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?407179 for comparable listings.
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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.