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Empire Beauty School-Stone Park
Stone Park, Illinois · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 3106 West North Avenue, Stone Park, IL 60165 · Phone: (800) 920-4593 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Empire Beauty School-Stone Park is a private for-profit trade school in Stone Park, Illinois 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 38.1% completion rate versus a 58.4% state average, with graduates carrying a median debt of $13,583 and median earnings of $24,407 ten years after entry.
The annual cost of attendance at Empire Beauty School-Stone Park is $22,537, federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here, and 69.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $31,200 | $34,040 | $41,110 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Illinois (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 | 44 | $16,897 | $16,527 | $13,583 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | $16,897 | $16,527 | $13,583 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | $16,897 | $16,527 | $13,583 |
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-Stone Park is a private for-profit trade school located in Stone Park, Illinois, a large suburb. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, since the school participates in Title IV programs. The campus offers three program families, with cosmetology schools as its primary and most-completed program, accounting for 46 completions.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 38.1%, which is below the state average of 58.4% for similar programs in Illinois. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $13,583, and the median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry was $24,407. The annual cost of attendance is reported at $22,537, and 69.0% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants, indicating a largely low-income student population.
This campus, with an undergraduate enrollment of 136, may suit students specifically interested in a focused cosmetology program in a large suburban setting; program length and adult-learner fit are not reported for this campus in federal data beyond the program family listed. Prospective students should independently verify accreditation status through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review official outcome data via the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling, since figures such as detailed program length and placement are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers three program families, with cosmetology schools as its top program, accounting for 46 completions among students.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, 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 aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help pay for their education.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate at this campus is 38.1%, which is below the Illinois state average of 58.4% for comparable programs.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates who took out loans at this campus had a median debt of $13,583, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
The median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry is $24,407, according to the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance at this campus is $22,537.
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 the cost of attendance and the source of financial aid available 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 official outcome data at the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, available at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?481748.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Whether this school fits an adult career-changer is not specifically reported for this campus in federal data; interested students should contact the school to discuss program format and scheduling.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements after completing a program are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for guidance on cosmetology licensing in Illinois.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Empire Beauty School-Stone Park by phone 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?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; prospective students can check the College Scorecard for other schools in the area.
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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.