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Empire Beauty School-Morrow
Morrow, Georgia · Private for-profit career school
Address: 1958 Mt Zion Rd, Ste 205, Morrow, GA 30260 · Phone: (800) 920-4593 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Empire Beauty School-Morrow is a private for-profit trade school in Morrow, Georgia offering cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Empire Beauty School-Morrow has a 28.7% completion rate, below the state average of 49.7%; median graduate debt is $10,667 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $24,397.
Annual cost of attendance at Empire Beauty School-Morrow is $21,907; federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here, and 69.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $17,310 | $34,560 | $48,730 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Georgia (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 | 63 | $15,988 | $16,510 | $12,000 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | $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-Morrow is a private for-profit trade school located in Morrow, Georgia, a large suburb. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, at this campus. The school's primary program offering is cosmetology, with 64 completers reported in cosmetology schools out of an undergraduate enrollment of 242.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 28.7%, which is below the state average of 49.7%. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,667, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $24,397. The annual cost of attendance is $21,907, and 69.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of financially needy students. Program length details are not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus may fit students seeking a focused cosmetology credential, though the below-average completion rate and modest post-completion earnings are worth weighing carefully. Whether the program suits an adult career-changer depends on schedule and pacing details not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm. Prospective students should verify accreditation status and outcomes through the NACCAS accreditor and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Empire Beauty School-Morrow offers cosmetology programs, with 64 reported completers in that field. Program count for the campus is listed as 2.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 28.7%, which is below the state average of 49.7%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is $10,667, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $24,397, per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported cost of attendance is $21,907 per year.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Empire Beauty School-Morrow is a private for-profit school, which can mean different pricing, ownership, and accountability structures than public or non-profit institutions.
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 its website for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through NACCAS and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?458867.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Fit for adult career-changers is not reported for this campus in federal data; program schedule and format details should be confirmed directly with the school.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or check Georgia's cosmetology licensing board for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Empire Beauty School-Morrow 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 in this dataset; consult the College Scorecard to compare individual metrics across schools.
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.