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Empire Beauty School-Savannah
Savannah, Georgia · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: Savannah Centre, 7400 Abercorn St, Suite 901, Savannah, GA 31406 · 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-Savannah is a private for-profit trade school in Savannah, Georgia 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 40.3% completion rate versus a 49.7% 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-Savannah is $22,352, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV programs, and 60.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $17,310 | $34,560 | $48,730 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Georgia (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 | 61 | $17,754 | $16,649 | $10,667 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | $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-Savannah is a private for-profit trade school located in Savannah, Georgia. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, to help pay for their education. The campus awards programs primarily in cosmetology, with 64 completers reported in its cosmetology schools program, out of an undergraduate enrollment of 127 students.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 40.3%, which is below the state average of 49.7%. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,667, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $24,022. The annual cost of attendance is $22,352, and 60.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus may suit students seeking a focused, shorter-term training program in cosmetology rather than a multi-year associate degree, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Adult learners or career changers considering this path should weigh the below-average completion rate and earnings figures reported above. Prospective students are encouraged to verify accreditation status directly with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and to review current outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers cosmetology programs, listed as 'Cosmetology schools' with 64 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 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 40.3%, which is below the Georgia state average of 49.7%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported at $10,667.
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 reported annual cost of attendance is $22,352.
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 costs, financial aid options, and outcomes 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 visit https://www.empire.edu/ for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?478582.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers a focused cosmetology program that may suit those seeking a shorter path than a multi-year degree, but specific fit for career changers is not detailed in federal data; contact the school to discuss your situation.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Empire Beauty School-Savannah 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?
This comparison is not reported in federal data; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?478582 to compare nearby 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.