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Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro
Greensboro, North Carolina · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 1312 Bridford Parkway, Suite 105, Greensboro, NC 27407 · Phone: (800) 920-4593 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro is a private for-profit trade school in Greensboro, NC 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 31.9% completion rate, below the state average of 47.8%, with median graduate debt of $13,583 and median earnings of $24,407 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro is $22,583; federal financial aid is accepted, and 72.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $26,880 | $38,410 | $48,300 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in North Carolina (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 | $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-West Greensboro is a private for-profit trade school located in Greensboro, North Carolina. 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. The campus awards programs primarily in one field: cosmetology schools, with 43 completers reported and an undergraduate enrollment of 99.
Federal data show a completion rate of 31.9%, which is below the North Carolina state average of 47.8%. Graduates carry a median debt of $13,583, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $24,407. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $22,583, and 72.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a largely lower-income student population.
This campus focuses on a single trade program family — cosmetology — which typically involves hands-on training rather than a traditional associate degree path; specific program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. It may suit students seeking a focused, single-field credential, including career changers, though prospective students should confirm scheduling and program length directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcomes data, check the accreditor listed above and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers cosmetology school programs, with 43 completers reported in federal data. It is the only program family listed for this location.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it 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 financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 72.4% of students here receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 31.9%, which is below the North Carolina state average of 47.8%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported at $13,583.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $24,407.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $22,583.
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 costs and financial aid packaging compared with public or non-profit institutions. 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 directly at (800) 920-4593 or via https://www.empire.edu/ for schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review federal outcomes data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?478616.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers a focused single-field cosmetology program, which may suit career changers seeking a specific credential, but specific fit factors like schedule flexibility are not reported in federal data; contact the school to confirm.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for cosmetology are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or North Carolina's licensing board for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (800) 920-4593 or visit https://www.empire.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby cosmetology schools is not reported in federal data; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?478616 to compare individual 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.