Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA · Highest award: Certificate
Read the years, not just the numbers
Each figure below is labelled with the period it covers, because they are not all from the same year. Tuition is Academic year 2024-25, while the earnings figure describes students who entered Entering cohort AY2009-10 / 2010-11, measured in 2022 dollars. They are historical facts about this institution, not a quote for you.
What it actually costs
Net price is what students paid after grant and scholarship aid — usually far below the sticker price.
Average net price by family income
Academic year 2023-24
| $0–30,000 | 17,254 | |
|---|---|---|
| $30,001–48,000 | 17,251 | |
| $48,001–75,000 | 19,075 | |
| $75,001–110,000 | 23,460 | |
| $110,001+ | 23,460 |
Figures are U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard data for Academic year 2023-24, published by the U.S. federal government. They are historical reference values, not a quote, and not an offer. Your actual cost will depend on your own circumstances.
Outcomes
Historical results for students who attended. They do not predict your own.
Compared with a high-school graduate
Students here earned a median of $22,377 ten years after entering, against a national benchmark for high-school graduates of $36,082. That benchmark is 2023 ACS 5-year pooled, 2024 dollars.
Admissions and size
Many institutions do not report these — “Not reported” is not a zero.
Student body
Fall 2024
| White | 2% | |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6% | |
| Black | 62% | |
| Asian | 1% | |
| Two or more races | 6% | |
| Nonresident / international | 0% |
Other Less than two-year institutions in PA
| Institution | Net price | Grad rate | Earnings (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-State Career School-Pittsburgh | Not reported | Not reported | $33,193 |
| Altoona Beauty School Inc | Not reported | Not reported | $24,246 |
| American Barber and Beauty Academy | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Barber School of Pittsburgh | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Barber and Beauty Academy of Pennsylvania | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Beauty Culture School LLC | Not reported | Not reported | $27,341 |
| Bella Capelli Academy | Not reported | Not reported | $25,817 |
| Berks Career & Technology Center | $20,536 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Butler Beauty Academy | Not reported | Not reported | $23,003 |
| Butler Beauty Academy-Kittanning Beauty Academy | Not reported | Not reported | $23,003 |
| Butler Beauty Academy-New Castle Beauty Academy | Not reported | Not reported | $23,003 |
| CDE Career Institute | Not reported | Not reported | $30,894 |
Earnings by field of study
Four years after graduation, by programme. Compare each against the national median for that field.
| Programme | Median earnings (4 yr) | National median | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. | $26,652 | $26,307 | $13,583 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10) — https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/ · Data last updated 2026-06-10