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Empire Beauty School-Tucson
Tucson, Arizona · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 3030 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716 · Phone: (800) 920-4593 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Empire Beauty School-Tucson is a private for-profit trade school in Tucson, AZ, offering esthetician and cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Empire Beauty School-Tucson has an 83.3% completion rate, above the Arizona average of 64.4%, with median graduate debt of $13,000 and median earnings of $25,073 ten years after entry.
Empire Beauty School-Tucson reports an annual cost of attendance of $22,334, and federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here, with 50.4% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $38,650 | $50,470 | $57,900 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $31,050 | $36,810 | $45,520 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Arizona (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 | 64 | $16,444 | $16,342 | $13,000 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 57 | $16,444 | $16,342 | $13,000 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 5 | $16,444 | $16,342 | $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-Tucson is a private for-profit trade school located in Tucson, Arizona. It 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 awards training primarily in two program families: esthetician schools and cosmetology schools, with esthetician programs (64 completers) and cosmetology programs (62 completers) making up the bulk of its roughly 126 total completers among 203 undergraduate students.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 83.3%, which is above the Arizona state average of 64.4%. Graduates carry a median debt of $13,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $25,073. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $22,334, and about 50.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income enrollment. No additional completion, debt, or earnings breakdowns by individual program are reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus may suit students seeking focused, hands-on training in esthetics or cosmetology rather than a multi-year academic degree, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Adult learners or career changers interested in cosmetology-related fields may want to verify current schedules and licensing requirements directly with the school. To confirm accreditation status and see the latest federal outcome data, prospective students can check the College Scorecard listing or contact Empire Beauty School-Tucson directly.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Empire Beauty School-Tucson offers esthetician and cosmetology programs, which together account for the majority of its 126 completers. The school lists a total of 3 programs across these families.
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 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, meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help cover costs.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 83.3%, which is above the Arizona state average of 64.4%, according to federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates of this school carry a median debt of $13,000, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are reported at $25,073.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $22,334.
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 tuition structures and outcomes compared to public or non-profit institutions; prospective students should review cost and outcome data carefully.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are 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 NACCAS and review federal outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?103741.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers focused esthetician and cosmetology training, which may suit career changers interested in these fields, though specific fit factors like schedule flexibility are not reported in federal data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Empire Beauty School-Tucson 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?
Comparative data with other nearby trade schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard for side-by-side comparisons.
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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.