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Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro

Greensboro, NC
for-profitWebsite
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Value
Median Earnings (10yr)
$24,407
-55% vs average
Net Price / Year
$16,932
-17% vs average
Graduation Rate
N/A
Payback Period
2.8 years
Median Debt
$13,583
Student Body
99

Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro — Earnings vs Cost (vs National Average)

Source: U.S. Dept of Education (College Scorecard)CollegeValueRanked

Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro at a Glance

Empire Beauty School is a chain of for-profit cosmetology schools in the United States. Headquartered in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, it is the largest system of cosmetology schools in the country. Founded in 1946, it currently has 76 schools nationwide. It trains students as cosmetologists, estheticians, electrologists, hair stylists and colorists, makeup artists, manicurists and nail technicians.

Founded

1934

92 years old

Sources:Wikipedia

Is Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro Worth It?

There isn't enough publicly available data to calculate a definitive value score for Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro. This may be due to the institution's size, reporting gaps, or the specific programs offered.

With a 2.8-year payback period, most graduates recoup their total cost of attendance relatively quickly.

With median debt of $13,583 representing 56% of first-year earnings, loan repayment will be a significant burden for most graduates.

Best Programs at Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro

Program-level earnings data isn't available for Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro. When evaluating whether to attend, research outcomes for your specific major using the Department of Education's College Scorecard or ask the admissions office for placement rates.

As a general rule: STEM, nursing, accounting, and computer science programs tend to deliver the strongest ROI regardless of institution. Humanities and arts programs can still be worthwhile, but require more intentional career planning to achieve financial payoff.

Return on Investment

Estimated 4-Year Cost

$67,728

Based on $16,932/yr net price × 4 years

Earnings Premium

-55%

vs. national average of $53,787/yr

Payback Period

2.8 years

Time to recoup the total cost through higher earnings

10-Year Net Gain

$176,342

Median earnings over 10 years minus total cost of attendance

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Quick Facts

Institution Type
for-profit
Location
Greensboro, NC
Student Body
99 students
Net Price (Annual)
$16,932
Median Earnings (10yr)
$24,407
Median Student Debt
$13,583

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Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median earnings are measured 10 years after enrollment. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal financial aid. Value scores are calculated using our methodology.