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Empire Beauty School-Rochester
Rochester, New York · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 340 Elmridge Center Drive, Rochester, NY 14626 · Phone: (800) 920-4593 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Nov 2023 · Monitoring · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Empire Beauty School-Rochester is a private for-profit trade school in Rochester, New York offering cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Empire Beauty School-Rochester has a 60.6% completion rate versus a 64.0% state average, with median graduate debt of $10,667 and median earnings of $24,022 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Empire Beauty School-Rochester is $22,977, federal financial aid including Pell Grants can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and 67.6% 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 | 45 | $17,754 | $16,649 | $10,667 |
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-Rochester is a private for-profit trade campus located in Rochester, New York, 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 eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, to help cover costs. The campus awards a single program family, cosmetology, with 45 recorded completers among its 67 undergraduate students, making cosmetology training the primary focus here.
Federal data show a completion rate of 60.6%, which is near the New York state average of 64.0%. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,667, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $24,022. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $22,977, and 67.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
Given its single-program focus, this campus may suit students seeking a concentrated cosmetology credential rather than a broader associate-degree pathway; program length itself is not reported for this campus in federal data, so applicants should confirm schedule and duration directly with the school. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status with NACCAS and review the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard for the most up-to-date outcome figures before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Empire Beauty School-Rochester offers cosmetology programs, its only program family, with 45 recorded completers.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), and its status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so eligible students can 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 60.6%, which is near the New York state average of 64.0%.
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 $24,022.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $22,977.
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 levels and the types of oversight applied 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 directly at (800) 920-4593 or via https://www.empire.edu/ for schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through NACCAS and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?481845.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The single-program cosmetology focus may suit those seeking a concentrated credential, but specific scheduling or format details for career changers are not reported for this campus in federal data; check with the school directly.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for cosmetology are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or New York state licensing board for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Empire Beauty School-Rochester at (800) 920-4593 or visit https://www.empire.edu/ to apply or request information.
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; use the College Scorecard link to compare schools 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.