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Empire Beauty School-Spring Lake Park
Spring Lake Park, Minnesota · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 8205 University Ave, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432 · Phone: (800) 920-4593 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Empire Beauty School-Spring Lake Park is a private for-profit trade school in Spring Lake Park, Minnesota offering cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 51.6% completion rate versus a 48.2% state average, with graduates carrying a median debt of $13,000 and median earnings of $23,925 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Empire Beauty School-Spring Lake Park is $22,841, federal financial aid is accepted, and 62.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,590 | $39,170 | $59,300 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Minnesota (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 | 42 | $18,295 | $17,251 | $13,000 |
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-Spring Lake Park is a private for-profit trade campus in Spring Lake Park, Minnesota. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The campus awards nearly all of its credentials in one field: cosmetology, with 42 program completers in cosmetology schools among its recent graduating class.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 51.6%, close to the Minnesota state average of 48.2% for comparable programs. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $13,000. Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $23,925. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $22,841, and 62.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of low-income enrollment. Undergraduate enrollment is small, at 95 students.
This single-program campus suits students seeking focused, hands-on training in cosmetology rather than a broad associate-degree pathway. The program length itself is not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students should confirm scheduling and duration directly with the school. Anyone considering enrollment should verify 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 offers cosmetology programs, with 42 recent completers in cosmetology schools. It is a single-program campus focused entirely on this field.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it 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 school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 51.6%, which is near the Minnesota state average of 48.2% for comparable programs.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates who borrowed carry a median debt of $13,000, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $23,925.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $22,841.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can mean different pricing and outcomes than public or non-profit institutions; prospective students should compare cost and outcomes data carefully.
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 empire.edu to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through NACCAS and review official outcomes data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?456135.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not report program length or schedule format, so fit for career changers cannot be confirmed from federal data alone; contact the school directly to discuss scheduling options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements after cosmetology programs are not reported in federal data; contact the school or Minnesota's licensing board for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school 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?
Federal data does not provide direct nearby comparisons for this campus; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion, debt, and earnings figures with other cosmetology 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.