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Empire Beauty School-NE Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 4026 Woodhaven Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19154 · Phone: (800) 920-4593 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Empire Beauty School-NE Philadelphia is a private for-profit trade school in Philadelphia, PA offering cosmetology and esthetician programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Empire Beauty School-NE Philadelphia has an 82.1% completion rate, above the state average of 66.2%, with median graduate debt of $13,583 and median earnings of $24,407 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Empire Beauty School-NE Philadelphia is $23,322, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 51.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,700 | $36,790 | $55,360 |
| Skincare specialists | $22,870 | $43,620 | $58,970 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Pennsylvania (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 | 48 | $16,897 | $16,527 | $13,583 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 9 | $16,897 | $16,527 | $13,583 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | $16,897 | $16,527 | $13,583 |
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-NE Philadelphia is a private for-profit trade school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants. The campus's most-awarded programs are cosmetology schools (57 completers) and esthetician schools (3 completers), reflecting a focused curriculum in beauty and personal care trades.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 82.1%, which is above the state average of 66.2% for similar programs in Pennsylvania. Graduates of this campus carry a median debt of $13,583, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $24,407. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $23,322, and 51.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income enrollment.
This campus appears geared toward students seeking focused, relatively short training in cosmetology and esthetics rather than multi-year associate degrees, which may suit adult career-changers looking for a faster path into the beauty industry — though exact program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcomes directly through the College Scorecard and by confirming details with the school, since specifics like program length and licensing requirements are not detailed in the data provided.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus's top programs are cosmetology schools (57 completers) and esthetician schools (3 completers), falling under the cosmetology-schools and esthetician-schools program families.
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, 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 82.1%, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2% for comparable programs.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $13,583, according to federal College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $24,407.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is reported at $23,322.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can mean different pricing, oversight, and accreditation pathways compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (800) 920-4593 or visit https://www.empire.edu/ for specifics.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review outcome data directly on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?212753.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data shows a relatively high completion rate and a significant share of Pell-eligible students, which may suit adult learners, but specific fit details like schedule flexibility are not reported in federal data — contact the school to confirm.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in federal data for this campus; contact the school directly at (800) 920-4593 to learn about state licensing needed for cosmetology or esthetics work.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Empire Beauty School-NE Philadelphia by phone at (800) 920-4593 or visit their website at https://www.empire.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in federal data provided; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?212753 to compare campuses 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.