Empire Beauty School-Chandler Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Empire Beauty School-Chandler is a private for-profit trade school in Chandler, Arizona, enrolling about 104 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 70.83% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $23,921 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $15,364 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 104 62.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 70.83%
- First-Generation Students: 50.1%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 2.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 180
Empire Beauty School-Chandler: what the data shows
Common questions about Empire Beauty School-Chandler, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Empire Beauty School-Chandler?
Empire Beauty School-Chandler is located in Chandler, AZ (ZIP 85224).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Empire Beauty School-Chandler public or private?
Empire Beauty School-Chandler is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Empire Beauty School-Chandler cost?
Average net price after aid: $15,364.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $14,467 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $14,774 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $17,642 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $19,152 |
| $110,001+ | $20,031 |
How big is Empire Beauty School-Chandler?
Total enrollment: 104 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 180 students.
About 62% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Empire Beauty School-Chandler?
150%-time completion rate: 70.83%.
First-year retention: 78.6%.
What do graduates of Empire Beauty School-Chandler earn?
Median earnings: $20,215 six years after entry; $23,921 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,667.
61.90% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Empire Beauty School-Chandler known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (37 completions)
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor (4 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Empire Beauty School-Chandler a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 70.83%; median earnings $23,921 at 10 years; net price $15,364. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Empire Beauty School-Chandler was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$15,364
2024 Value
In 2024 Empire Beauty School-Chandler had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,364.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$61,456 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$15,364 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Empire Beauty School-Chandler.
Financial Aid by Income Level
61.90% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
48.30% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Empire Beauty School-Chandler was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Empire Beauty School-Chandler in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $12,513 |
| 2014 | — | — | $12,266 |
| 2015 | — | — | $12,410 |
| 2016 | — | — | $11,789 |
| 2017 | — | — | $12,153 |
| 2018 | — | — | $14,914 |
| 2019 | — | — | $14,866 |
| 2020 | — | — | $16,032 |
| 2021 | — | — | $16,680 |
| 2022 | — | — | $16,281 |
| 2023 | — | — | $16,662 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Empire Beauty School-Chandler reported total enrollment of about 104 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 7% male and 93% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (28.8%), Black or African American (25.0%), and White (17.3%). About 61.90% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 50.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
62.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Empire Beauty School-Chandler in 2024 is 104 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 180 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
78.6%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 28.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
4.17% 100% Completion Time
70.83% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 4.17% of students graduating from Empire Beauty School-Chandler completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 8% male / 92% female
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Empire Beauty School-Chandler.
Return on Investment
$10,667 Median Student Debt
$23,921 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
44.59% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
289.24% Return on Investment
4.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Empire Beauty School-Chandler.
Top Programs by Completions
2 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 37 completions
2. Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor: 4 completions
Most popular programs at Empire Beauty School-Chandler.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Empire Beauty School-Chandler graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Empire Beauty School-Chandler from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,926
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Empire Beauty School-Chandler is a private for-profit institution located in Chandler, AZ. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor. Enrollment is approximately 104 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (28.8%), Black or African American (25.0%), White (17.3%). The 150%-time completion rate is 70.83%. Approximately 61.90% of students receive Pell Grants. About 50.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Chandler, AZ 85224
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Empire Beauty School-Chandler provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Empire Beauty School-Chandler located?
Empire Beauty School-Chandler is located in Chandler, AZ.
How much does Empire Beauty School-Chandler cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $15,364 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Empire Beauty School-Chandler?
Empire Beauty School-Chandler reports undergraduate enrollment of about 180 students, Hispanic or Latino (28.8%), Black or African American (25.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Empire Beauty School-Chandler?
About 50.1% of students at Empire Beauty School-Chandler are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Empire Beauty School-Chandler earn?
Median earnings are $20,215 six years after entry and $23,921 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Empire Beauty School-Chandler?
The 150%-time completion rate is 70.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Empire Beauty School-Chandler students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,667.
Is Empire Beauty School-Chandler public or private?
Empire Beauty School-Chandler is a private for-profit institution located in Chandler, AZ.
Is Empire Beauty School-Chandler an HBCU?
No. Empire Beauty School-Chandler is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Empire Beauty School-Chandler a tribal college?
No. Empire Beauty School-Chandler is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Empire Beauty School-Chandler a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Empire Beauty School-Chandler reports 28.8% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Empire Beauty School-Chandler religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Empire Beauty School-Chandler in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Arizona college costs
- Arizona colleges by ROI
- Arizona trade schools profile
- Chandler, Arizona city profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Arizona
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.