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Empire Beauty School-Newport News
Newport News, Virginia · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 12365 Hornsby Lane, Newport News, VA 23602 · Phone: (800) 920-4593 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Empire Beauty School-Newport News is a private for-profit trade school in Newport News, Virginia offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 50.0% completion rate versus a 57.1% state average, with median graduate debt of $10,667 and median earnings of $23,921 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Empire Beauty School-Newport News is $27,690, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV programs, and 56.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists (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 | 26 | $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-Newport News is a private for-profit trade school located in Newport News, Virginia. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, since the school participates in Title IV federal aid programs. The campus's primary offering is cosmetology training, with 26 program completers reported and a total undergraduate enrollment of 92 students.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 50.0%, which is below the Virginia state average of 57.1%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $10,667, and median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $23,921. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $27,690, and 56.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus offers a single program family—cosmetology—making it a fit for students specifically seeking hands-on beauty industry training rather than a broad range of trade options. Because program length details are not reported for this campus in federal data, prospective students should contact the school directly to confirm schedules and program duration. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome data independently, use the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers cosmetology programs, with 26 reported program completers. It is the school's only listed program family.
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 school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 50.0%, which is below the Virginia state average of 57.1%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $10,667, according to federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $23,921.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $27,690, 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 costs and the types of financial aid or outcomes 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 and review outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?495518.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's program length and schedule details are not reported for this campus in federal data, so fit for career changers should be confirmed directly with the school.
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 for information specific to Virginia cosmetology licensing.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Empire Beauty School-Newport News by phone at (800) 920-4593 or visit their website at https://www.empire.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard for other institutions in the area.
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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.