Empire Beauty School-Lancaster

Lancaster, PA · Private for-profit · Certificate degree-granting

Empire Beauty School-Lancaster is a private for-profit institution in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc.. With 85 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $25,073 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 84.1%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $13,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.93x. The average net price after financial aid is $17,135 per year. The most popular programs include Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$25,073
Graduation Rate
84.1%
Median Debt
$13,000
Average Net Price
$17,135
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.46x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.93x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
85
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
86.8%

Cost

In-State Tuition
Not reported
Out-of-State Tuition
Not reported
Pell Grant Rate
58.0%
Federal Loan Rate
55.1%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$15,950
Income $30K–$48K
$16,994
Income $48K–$75K
$17,701
Income $110K+
$20,372

Student Demographics

Women
94.5%
White
36.5%
Black
12.9%
Hispanic
27.1%
Asian
1.2%
Two or More Races
14.1%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
28.8%

Accreditations

Programs (1)

Undergraduate Certificate (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services $27,011 52

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