Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA · Private for-profit · Certificate degree-granting
Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia is a private for-profit institution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc.. With 279 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $22,377 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 35.3%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $10,667, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.1x. The average net price after financial aid is $17,520 per year. The most popular programs include Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$22,377
Graduation Rate
35.3%
Median Debt
$10,667
Average Net Price
$17,520
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.28x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.1x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
279
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
51.4%
Cost
In-State Tuition
Not reported
Out-of-State Tuition
Not reported
Pell Grant Rate
76.8%
Federal Loan Rate
65.9%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$17,254
Income $30K–$48K
$17,251
Income $48K–$75K
$19,075
Income $110K+
$23,460
Student Demographics
Women
94.0%
White
1.8%
Black
62.4%
Hispanic
6.1%
Asian
0.7%
Two or More Races
5.7%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
27.4%
Accreditations
- National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc. — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (1)
Undergraduate Certificate (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $26,652 | 73 |
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