Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg is Cosmetology/Cosmetologist and the 2024 tuition and fees is $17,000. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Cosmetology/Cosmetologist programs ($16,042). The length of the program is 1,250 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 9 months.
The following table shows the 2 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg.
Tuition & Completion Time for 2 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $17,000$2,7501,250 Hours9 Months $16,042
2Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor $7,500$499600 Hours5 Months $7,334

Important Academic Statistics

Total 138 students attended Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 3 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 2 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 6 (full-time) and 2 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg is 68% and the retention rate is 57% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population138
Graduation Rate68%
Number of Faculty5
Student to Faculty Ratio23 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg is $17,000 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
68% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,324 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$17,000
Books & Supplies$2,750
Off-Campus Room & Board$8,928
Off-Campus Expenses$7,920
Average Financial Amount$5,324

Offered Certificate Programs

Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg offers 2 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 57 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1-Year Certificate105
2 Years Certificate1052
Total2057

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 57 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 5 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 52 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 5 completers
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor5
Total5
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 52 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist52
Total52

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 138 students have enrolled into Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg. By gender, 1 male and 137 female students are attending the school.
There are 23 White (16.67%), 38 Black/African American (27.54%), 29 Hispanic (21.01%), 8 Asian (5.80%), and 69 students with other races.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total1381137
American Indian/Native American000
Asian808
Black/African American38038
Hispanic29128
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White23023
Two More404
Un-Known36036
Non-resident Alien000

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