Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg
- Graduation Rate
- 65% C+
- Solid completion rate — most students graduate
- Earnings (10yr)
- $22,377 F
- Below average for college graduates
- Net Price
- $17,329 C
- Close to the national average
- Enrollment
- 152
Bottom line: A C- overall grade — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges. 8.2× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $8.2 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $8.2 over 20 years — debt pays back in ~under a year. Net gain: $497,842.
What The Data Says
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A C- overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
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Graduate earnings fall 45% below the national college median.
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Every $1 invested returns $8.2 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg
Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Private for-profit College
- Enrollment
- 152
- Setting
- Suburban
- Primary Strengths
- Culinary & Personal Services
Why students choose Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
This school does not report a competitive admit rate — most qualified applicants are admitted.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $17,329 a year after grants and scholarships — 1% above the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $22,377 ten years after enrolling — 45% below the typical college, against $10,667 in median debt.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg, located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 65%.
- Retention Rate
- 81%
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 23:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.79
- First-Gen Students
- 53%
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $17,329. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $16,593 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $10,667 in federal student loans.
- Avg Net Price
- $17,329
- Median Debt
- $10,667
- Pell Grant Rate
- 72%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 57%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $16,593
- Family Income $30K–$48K
- $17,632
- Family Income $48K–$75K
- $19,021
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Graduate Outcomes
Is Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg report median earnings of $22,377, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $18,493
- 8 Years
- $20,753
- 10 Years
- $22,377
- Debt-to-Earnings
- 0.48x
- Earning > $25K
- 23%
Earnings Trajectory
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (5)
- 8%
- 100% (5)
- 8%
- 100% (5)
- 8%
- 100% (5)
- 8%
How Empire Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.
College ROI Calculator
Is Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $17,329/year ($69,316 total). Graduates earn $22,377 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $567,158 in total earnings — a net gain of $497,842 (8.2× your investment). The median debt is $10,667, which takes less than a year to pay back at typical earnings. With a 65% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $69,316
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $567,158
- Net Return
- $497,842
- ROI Multiple
- 8.2×
- Cost Per Year
- $17,329
- Median Debt
- $10,667
- Debt Payback
- Less than 1 yr
- Graduation Rate
- 65%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Top Programs
The fields Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Each links to its degree guide — with salary, growth, and the schools with the strongest outcomes.
Top Careers
Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg, located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 65%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $17,329. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $16,593 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $10,667 in federal student loans.
Is Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg report median earnings of $22,377, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
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