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Empire Beauty School-Richmond
Richmond, Virginia · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 9049 West Broad St. #3, Richmond, VA 23294 · Phone: (800) 920-4593 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Empire Beauty School-Richmond is a private for-profit trade school in Richmond, Virginia offering cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 39.3% 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-Richmond is reported as $28,179, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 58.9% 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 | 27 | $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-Richmond is a private for-profit trade campus located in Richmond, Virginia, in a large suburb setting. The school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students may use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, to help pay for training. The campus's main program family is cosmetology schools, with cosmetology accounting for the bulk of its 27 recorded completers.
According to federal data, the campus's completion rate is 39.3%, which is below the state average of 57.1%. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,667, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $23,921. Annual cost of attendance is reported at $28,179, and 58.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student body with substantial financial need.
This campus centers on a single trade family — cosmetology — and may suit students seeking focused, hands-on training in that field rather than a broad associate-degree experience; program length itself is not reported for this campus in federal data, so applicants should confirm scheduling and duration directly with the school. Anyone considering enrollment should verify current accreditation status with NACCAS and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current completion, debt, and earnings figures before committing.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus's program family is cosmetology schools, with 27 recorded completers in that program. No other program families are listed for this location.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), 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 aid programs, so students may use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 39.3%, which is below the Virginia state average of 57.1%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $10,667, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $23,921.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $28,179.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Empire Beauty School-Richmond is a private for-profit institution, which can affect cost structure and outcomes compared to public or non-profit schools; prospective students should weigh cost against reported completion and earnings figures.
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 current program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with NACCAS and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?450599.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The single-program cosmetology focus may suit those seeking hands-on trade-specific training, but specific scheduling or adult-learner accommodations are not reported in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm fit.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for cosmetology are not reported in this data set; contact the school or Virginia's cosmetology licensing board for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Empire Beauty School-Richmond 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 on nearby cosmetology schools is not included in this listing; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?450599 to compare outcomes across schools.
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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.