Empire Beauty School-Reading

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

A private for-profit institution in Reading, Pennsylvania, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc., Empire Beauty School-Reading serves students across multiple degree programs. With 90 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $23,921 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 65.9%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $10,667, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.24x. The average net price after financial aid is $18,160 per year. The most popular programs include Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$23,921
Graduation Rate
65.9%
Median Debt
$10,667
Average Net Price
$18,160
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.32x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.24x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
90
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
80.8%

Cost

In-State Tuition
Not reported
Out-of-State Tuition
Not reported
Pell Grant Rate
64.6%
Federal Loan Rate
63.8%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$16,520
Income $30K–$48K
$17,446
Income $48K–$75K
$20,012
Income $110K+
$22,955

Student Demographics

Women
94.8%
White
30.0%
Black
7.8%
Hispanic
43.3%
Asian
1.1%
Two or More Races
7.8%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
29.8%

Accreditations

Programs (1)

Undergraduate Certificate (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services $27,578 30

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