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Empire Beauty School-Somersworth
Somersworth, New Hampshire · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 456 High Street, Somersworth, NH 03878 · Phone: (603) 692-1515 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Empire Beauty School-Somersworth is a private for-profit trade school in Somersworth, NH offering esthetician and cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Empire Beauty School-Somersworth has a 66.7% completion rate, above the state average of 56.1%, and graduates carry a median debt of $6,333, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Empire Beauty School-Somersworth is $16,788, federal financial aid can be used here, and 28.5% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $27,560 | $46,890 | $70,210 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $25,720 | $34,650 | $46,450 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New Hampshire (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, 300–899 hours | 35 | $20,062 | $20,140 | $7,819 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 29 | $20,062 | $20,140 | $7,819 |
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-Somersworth is a private for-profit trade school located in Somersworth, NH, a small suburb. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid (Title IV funding applies). The campus focuses on two program families: esthetician schools and cosmetology schools, with top enrollment programs being esthetician schools (35 students) and cosmetology schools (29 students).
Looking at the numbers, this campus has a completion rate of 66.7%, which is above the state average of 56.1%. Graduates carry a median debt of $6,333, and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. The annual cost of attendance is $16,788, and 28.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a portion of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus may suit students interested in short, focused training in esthetics or cosmetology rather than multi-year associate degree programs, though specific program lengths are not detailed in this data. Adult learners or career changers considering a hands-on beauty trade program may want to look closely at the completion rate and debt figures relative to their goals. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, prospective students can check the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences directly or review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for this campus.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Empire Beauty School-Somersworth offers esthetician schools and cosmetology schools programs. Esthetician programs have 35 students and cosmetology programs have 29 students.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, with a status of Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs. About 28.5% of students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 66.7%, which is above the state average of 56.1%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
The median debt among graduates is $6,333.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Check the College Scorecard link for updates: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?182722.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $16,788.
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 financial aid eligibility compared with public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (603) 692-1515 or visit https://www.empirebeautyschools.com/ 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 outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?182722.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program length or schedule flexibility, so this cannot be confirmed from federal data; contact the school directly to discuss fit for career changers.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school at (603) 692-1515 for program-specific licensing information.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (603) 692-1515 or visit their website at https://www.empirebeautyschools.com/ to apply.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported in this data; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?182722 to compare similar institutions.
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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.