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Empire Beauty School-Owings Mills
Owings Mills, Maryland · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 9616 Reisterstown Rd, Suite 105, Owings Mills, MD 21117 · Phone: (800) 920-4593 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Empire Beauty School-Owings Mills is a private for-profit trade school in Owings Mills, Maryland 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 38.6% completion rate versus a 46.9% state average, with graduates carrying a median debt of $13,000 and median earnings of $25,073 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Empire Beauty School-Owings Mills is $21,165, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV programs, and 68.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $31,830 | $36,420 | $47,590 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Maryland (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 | 40 | $16,444 | $16,342 | $13,000 |
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-Owings Mills is a private for-profit trade school located in Owings Mills, Maryland, a large suburb. 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 programs. The campus enrolls 121 undergraduate students and its main program area is cosmetology, with 40 completers reported in cosmetology schools.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 38.6%, which is below the Maryland state average of 46.9%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $13,000, and median earnings ten years after entry were $25,073. The annual cost of attendance is reported at $21,165, and 68.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of financially eligible students. Placement rate data is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus may suit students interested in a single, focused cosmetology program rather than a broad associate-degree pathway, though program length itself is not reported for this campus in federal data. Career changers considering enrollment should weigh the below-average completion rate and earnings figures against the cost of attendance. Prospective students can verify accreditation status directly with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review updated outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers cosmetology programs, with 40 completers reported in that field. It offers one program family total, listed as cosmetology schools.
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, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help pay for enrollment.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 38.6%, which is below the Maryland state average of 46.9%, according to federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $13,000, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported as $25,073.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $21,165.
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 pricing 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 via 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 official outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?444291.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data shows a focused, single-program cosmetology school, which may suit those seeking a narrow career pathway, but specific career-changer fit details such as scheduling are not reported for this campus in federal data.
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 to confirm state licensing needs for cosmetology.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Empire Beauty School-Owings Mills 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 link 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.