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Empire Beauty School-Queens
Astoria, New York · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 38-15 Broadway, Astoria, NY 11103 · Phone: (800) 920-4593 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Empire Beauty School-Queens is a private for-profit trade school in Astoria, New York, 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-Queens has a 61.4% completion rate, near the New York state average of 64.0%, with median graduate debt of $10,667 and median earnings of $24,397 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Empire Beauty School-Queens is $23,382, and the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, with 67.3% of students receiving 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 | 106 | $15,988 | $16,510 | $12,000 |
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-Queens is a private for-profit trade school located in Astoria, New York. 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's main program is cosmetology, with 106 completers reported in federal data out of an undergraduate enrollment of 172.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 61.4%, which is near the New York state average of 64.0%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $10,667. Median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $24,397. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $23,382, and 67.3% of students received Pell Grants, indicating a large share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
This campus centers on a single program family, cosmetology, which typically suits students seeking a focused, hands-on career-training path rather than a multi-year associate degree. Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students should confirm scheduling directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome figures, check the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences directly or consult the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard using the link provided by the school.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Empire Beauty School-Queens offers cosmetology programs, with 106 completers reported in federal data.
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 financial aid programs, so 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 61.4%, which is near the New York state average of 64.0%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates who borrowed had a median debt of $10,667, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $24,397.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $23,382, per federal data.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Empire Beauty School-Queens is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs and available institutional aid 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 at (800) 920-4593 or visit https://www.empire.edu/ for schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through 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/?190239.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers a single, focused cosmetology program, which may suit career changers seeking hands-on training, though specific program length and schedule details are not reported in federal data; contact the school to confirm fit.
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 details on state cosmetology licensing.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Empire Beauty School-Queens 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; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?190239 for comparisons.
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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.