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Empire Beauty School-Union
Union, New Jersey · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 1126 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083 · Phone: (800) 920-4593 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Empire Beauty School-Union is a private for-profit trade school in Union, NJ offering cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Empire Beauty School-Union has a 43.9% completion rate, below the New Jersey state average of 61.9%, with median graduate debt of $13,000 and median earnings of $23,925 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Empire Beauty School-Union is $23,470, federal financial aid is accepted, and 74.5% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $32,220 | $36,150 | $53,580 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New Jersey (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 | 43 | $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-Union is a private for-profit trade school located in Union, New Jersey. 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, to help pay for their education. The campus focuses on a single program family, cosmetology, with 43 recent completers, making it a specialized training site for students entering the beauty industry.
Looking at the numbers reported for this campus, the completion rate is 43.9%, which is below the New Jersey state average of 61.9%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $13,000, and median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $23,925. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $23,470, and 74.5% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting a large share of the student body has demonstrated financial need.
This campus may suit students seeking a focused, single-track cosmetology program rather than a broad range of trade options; program length is not reported here, so applicants should confirm scheduling and duration directly with the school. Because completion falls below the state average, prospective students may want to ask staff about support services and typical time to finish. Anyone considering enrollment should verify current accreditation status and review the full outcomes data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before making a decision.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Empire Beauty School-Union offers cosmetology programs, with 43 recent completers in that field. It is the only program family reported for this campus.
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 campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 43.9%, which is below the New Jersey state average of 61.9%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $13,000, according to 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 $23,470.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Empire Beauty School-Union is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs and typically means it relies on tuition revenue rather than public or donor funding.
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 confirm accreditation through NACCAS and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at the link provided by the U.S. Department of Education.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
This is not reported for this campus in federal data; the single-program cosmetology focus may suit some career changers, but program length and schedule details should be confirmed directly with the school.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
This is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to ask about licensing requirements for cosmetology in New Jersey.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Empire Beauty School-Union 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?
This is not reported in the available data; you can compare outcomes for similar programs using the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?184506.
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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.