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Empire Beauty School-Pineville
Charlotte, North Carolina · Private for-profit career school
Address: 8700 Pineville-Matthews Rd, Charlotte, NC 28226 · Phone: (800) 920-4593 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Empire Beauty School-Pineville is a private for-profit trade school in Charlotte, NC offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Empire Beauty School-Pineville has a 48.1% completion rate, near the state average of 47.8%, with median graduate debt of $13,000 and median earnings of $23,925 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Empire Beauty School-Pineville is $21,302, and federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here, with 61.3% of students receiving Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $26,880 | $38,410 | $48,300 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in North Carolina (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 | 24 | $18,295 | $17,251 | $13,000 |
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-Pineville is a private for-profit trade school located in Charlotte, North Carolina, in a large suburb setting. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid, since the school participates in Title IV programs. The campus awards training primarily in cosmetology schools, with 24 completers reported in the most recent federal data out of an undergraduate enrollment of 75.
Federal data show a completion rate of 48.1%, which is near the state average of 47.8%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $13,000, and median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $23,925. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $21,302, and 61.3% of students received Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus centers on a single program family, cosmetology, which typically fits students seeking a short, focused credential rather than a multi-year associate degree; based on the concentrated program offering, it may suit career-changers looking for a defined pathway into a specific trade. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review current federal outcome figures on the College Scorecard before enrolling. Program length details are not reported for this campus in federal data, so applicants should confirm scheduling and duration directly with the school.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Empire Beauty School-Pineville offers cosmetology programs, listed as its single program family with 24 completers reported in federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, 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 aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants; 61.3% of students here receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 48.1%, which is near the North Carolina state average of 47.8%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $13,000, per the College Scorecard.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $23,925.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $21,302, according to federal data.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Empire Beauty School-Pineville is a private for-profit school; this can affect tuition costs and the mix of federal aid students rely on, as reflected in its 61.3% Pell student share.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (800) 920-4593 or via https://www.empire.edu/ to confirm scheduling.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review official outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?459064.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's single focused program in cosmetology may suit those seeking a defined, short-term trade pathway, though specific adult-learner accommodations are not reported in federal data; contact the school to confirm fit.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for cosmetology are not reported in this federal data; contact the school or your state licensing board for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Empire Beauty School-Pineville 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 with other nearby cosmetology schools is not reported in this dataset; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?459064 to compare campuses.
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.