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Empire Beauty School-West Palm
West Palm Beach, Florida · Private for-profit career school
Address: 4258 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33409 · Phone: (800) 920-4593 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Empire Beauty School-West Palm is a private for-profit trade school in West Palm Beach, Florida offering cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Empire Beauty School-West Palm has a 60.0% completion rate, below the state average of 70.5%, with median graduate debt of $13,000 and median earnings of $25,073 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Empire Beauty School-West Palm is $22,326, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and 75.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $27,450 | $29,530 | $35,090 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Florida (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 | 27 | $16,444 | $16,342 | $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-West Palm is a private for-profit trade campus located in West Palm Beach, Florida. 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's primary program area is cosmetology, with 27 recent completers in cosmetology schools out of an undergraduate enrollment of 96.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 60.0%, which is below the state average of 70.5% for similar programs. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $13,000, and median earnings ten years after entry were $25,073. The annual cost of attendance is reported at $22,326, and 75.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a largely low-income student population.
This campus centers on a single program family, cosmetology, which typically involves shorter, hands-on training rather than a multi-year associate degree path. This may suit students seeking focused, career-specific training, including adult career changers, though program length itself is not reported here. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with NACCAS and review the College Scorecard listing 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-West Palm offers cosmetology programs, with 27 recent completers reported in this field.
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-based aid, including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 60.0%, which is below the Florida state average of 70.5%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported at $13,000.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $25,073.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $22,326.
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 levels and funding sources compared to 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 directly at (800) 920-4593 or visit empire.edu for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through NACCAS and review official outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?459055.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's single focused program area, cosmetology, may suit students seeking targeted career training, but specific fit for career changers is not detailed in federal data; contact the school to discuss your goals.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (800) 920-4593 for information on state cosmetology licensing.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Empire Beauty School-West Palm at (800) 920-4593 or through its website, empire.edu.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard link to compare similar programs.
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.