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Empire Beauty School-Speedway
Speedway, Indiana · Private for-profit career school
Address: 5750 A Crawfordsville Rd, Speedway, IN 46224 · Phone: (800) 920-4593 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Empire Beauty School-Speedway is a private for-profit trade school in Speedway, Indiana offering cosmetology and esthetician programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Empire Beauty School-Speedway has a 43.5% completion rate, below Indiana's 65.5% average, with median graduate debt of $13,583 and median earnings of $24,407 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Empire Beauty School-Speedway is $23,584; federal financial aid can be used here, and 65.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,890 | $32,830 | $44,910 |
| Skincare specialists | $24,440 | $44,450 | $52,390 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Indiana (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 | 71 | $16,897 | $16,527 | $13,583 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 42 | $16,897 | $16,527 | $13,583 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | $16,897 | $16,527 | $13,583 |
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-Speedway is a private for-profit trade school located in Speedway, Indiana, a large suburb. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants. The school's main program offerings are cosmetology and esthetician training, with cosmetology programs enrolling the most students (73) followed by esthetician programs (42), across 3 program offerings total.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 43.5%, which is below the Indiana state average of 65.5%. Graduates who took on debt carried a median of $13,583, and median earnings 10 years after entry were reported at $24,407. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $23,584, and 65.0% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of students with financial need.
This campus may suit those seeking focused, hands-on training in cosmetology or esthetics rather than a multi-year associate degree path; program length details beyond enrollment figures are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students, including adult career-changers, should verify current accreditation status directly with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard for the most current completion, debt, and earnings figures before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Empire Beauty School-Speedway primarily offers cosmetology programs (73 students) and esthetician programs (42 students), totaling 3 program offerings in the cosmetology and esthetician program families.
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 campus participates in Title IV federal 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 43.5%, which is below the Indiana state average of 65.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $13,583, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $24,407.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $23,584.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing, ownership structure, and how outcomes should be compared to public or nonprofit alternatives.
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 visit https://www.empire.edu/ for schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?458858.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers focused cosmetology and esthetician training rather than multi-year degree programs, which may appeal to those seeking a shorter path into a trade, though specific program lengths and schedule flexibility are not reported for this campus in federal data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Empire Beauty School-Speedway 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?
Federal data for this campus is not sufficient to make direct comparisons with other nearby schools; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?458858 to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings 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.