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Empire Beauty School-Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem, North Carolina · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 7740 N Point Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27106 · Phone: (800) 920-4593 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Empire Beauty School-Winston-Salem is a private for-profit trade school in Winston-Salem, NC offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Empire Beauty School-Winston-Salem has a 44.0% completion rate, near the state average of 47.8%, with median graduate debt of $10,667 and median earnings of $24,397 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Empire Beauty School-Winston-Salem is reported at $21,857, and the school participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), with 70.5% of students receiving 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 | 17 | $15,988 | $16,510 | $12,000 |
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-Winston-Salem is a private for-profit trade school located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and it participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, to help pay for tuition. The campus enrolls about 80 undergraduate students and awards nearly all of its credentials in cosmetology, with 17 completers reported in that program family.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 44.0%, which is near the North Carolina state average of 47.8%. Graduates who borrowed carried a median federal debt of $10,667, and median earnings ten years after entry were $24,397. The annual cost of attendance is reported at $21,857, and 70.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student body with substantial financial need. No additional outcome or program-length figures beyond these are reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus focuses on a single trade program family, cosmetology, and its single-program structure and career-training format may suit students seeking a focused, hands-on path into a licensed trade rather than a multi-year academic degree; specific program length and schedule details are not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students should confirm those with the school directly. To verify accreditation status and review updated outcome data, contact Empire Beauty School directly or consult the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Empire Beauty School-Winston-Salem offers cosmetology programs, with 17 completers reported in that field. It is the only program family listed for this campus in federal data.
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-based aid, including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 44.0%, which is near the North Carolina state average of 47.8%, according to federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported at $10,667, per federal College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $24,397 for this campus.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $21,857.
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 pricing and institutional funding structure compared to public or non-profit schools.
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 for current program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review federal outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the provided scorecard URL.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and schedule details that would confirm fit for career changers are not reported for this campus in federal data; the school's single-program cosmetology focus suggests a targeted, hands-on training path, but applicants should confirm scheduling with the school directly.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Empire Beauty School-Winston-Salem 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 against other nearby cosmetology 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.