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Empire Beauty School-Peekskill
Peekskill, New York · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 19 Bank St, Peekskill, NY 10566 · Phone: (800) 920-4593 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Empire Beauty School-Peekskill is a private for-profit trade school in Peekskill, NY offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Empire Beauty School-Peekskill has an 88.9% completion rate, above the state average of 64.0%, with median graduate debt of $6,554 and median earnings of $27,916 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Empire Beauty School-Peekskill is $23,093; federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 46.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $33,960 | $35,760 | $58,320 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New York (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 | 33 | $17,144 | $18,087 | $10,599 |
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-Peekskill is a private for-profit trade school located in Peekskill, NY, a large suburb. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid (Title IV funds), including FAFSA and Pell Grants. The campus offers one program family: cosmetology, which accounted for 33 of its recent completions.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 88.9%, above the state average of 64.0% for similar programs. Graduates carry a median debt of $6,554, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $27,916. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $23,093, and 46.4% of students receive Pell Grants, reflecting a substantial share of lower-income enrollment.
With a single, focused cosmetology program and a small enrollment of 49 undergraduates, this campus fits students seeking a short, hands-on training path rather than a multi-year associate degree. The above-average completion rate suggests a structured environment that could suit adult learners and career changers, though program length itself is not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current figures before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Empire Beauty School-Peekskill offers cosmetology programs, listed as its sole program family with 33 recent completions.
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 campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 88.9%, which is above the state average of 64.0% for similar programs.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported at $6,554.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $27,916.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $23,093.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Empire Beauty School-Peekskill is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing and institutional funding sources compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (800) 920-4593 or visit its website 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 outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?193991.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The single cosmetology program and above-average completion rate suggest a focused, hands-on setting, though specific fit for career changers is not detailed in federal data; contact the school to discuss your goals.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements after cosmetology programs are not reported in federal data; contact the school or the New York state licensing board for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Empire Beauty School-Peekskill 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 for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard to compare institutions 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.