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Empire Beauty School-Midlothian
Midlothian, Virginia · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 10807 Hull Street Rd, Midlothian, VA 23112 · Phone: (800) 920-4593 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Empire Beauty School-Midlothian is a private for-profit trade school in Midlothian, Virginia 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-Midlothian has a 44.4% completion rate, below the state average of 57.1%. Median graduate debt is $10,667 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $23,921.
Empire Beauty School-Midlothian reports an annual cost of attendance of $28,381, and federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here, with 55.6% of students receiving Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists (U.S.) | $27,040 | $35,790 | $48,830 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Virginia (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 | 29 | $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-Midlothian is a private for-profit trade school located in Midlothian, Virginia, a large suburb. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and is eligible for federal financial aid (Title IV). Its primary program family is cosmetology, with cosmetology schools representing the bulk of its 29 completers among an undergraduate enrollment of 125 students.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 44.4%, which is below the state average of 57.1% for similar programs. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $10,667. Median earnings 10 years after entry were $23,921. The annual cost of attendance is reported at $28,381, and 55.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income students enrolled here.
This campus is built around a single program family—cosmetology—delivered in a for-profit setting, which may suit students seeking focused, hands-on training rather than a broad associate-degree curriculum. Career changers should weigh the below-average completion rate and cost of attendance against their own circumstances before enrolling. Prospective students can verify accreditation status directly with NACCAS and review the school's federal outcome data, including completion, debt, and earnings figures, on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before making a decision.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Empire Beauty School-Midlothian offers cosmetology programs, listed in federal data as its single program family with 29 completers.
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 campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, and 55.6% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 44.4%, which is below the Virginia state average of 57.1% for comparable programs.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $10,667, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $23,921, according to the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $28,381.
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 and reliance on federal financial aid 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 with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?444282.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers a focused, single-program cosmetology curriculum in a for-profit setting; whether that suits a career changer depends on personal goals, as program length and schedule details are not reported here.
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 at (800) 920-4593 for program-specific licensing information.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Empire Beauty School-Midlothian by phone 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?
Comparative data with other nearby cosmetology schools is not reported in this dataset; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?444282 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.