Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia

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2023 Average Net Price

$17,438

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

262

63.4% Full-Time

About

Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia is a higher education institution located in Philadelphia County, PA. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia were General Cosmetology (69 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 73 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia. 98.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 1.37% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (35 degrees), 7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,030 total borrowers.

Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)Unknown

Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,438.

In 2023, 66% of undergraduate students attending Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$17,438

2023 Value

In 2023 Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,438.

This chart compares the average net price of Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

66% of undergraduate students at Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 9.59% with respect to 2022, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1030 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia had a total enrollment of 262 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia is 166 students and the part-time enrollment is 96. This means that 63.4% of students enrolled at Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia, both undergraduate and graduate, is 58% Black or African American, 7.25% Hispanic or Latino, 2.67% White, 2.29% Two or More Races, and 0.763% Asian.

Students enrolled at Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (49.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (8.12%) and Black or African American Male (3.57%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

63.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 262 students. The full-time enrollment at Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia is 166 and the part-time enrollment is 96.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

52%

2023 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia was 52%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
152 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
19 enrolled students
White
7 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia is 58% Black or African American, 7.25% Hispanic or Latino, 2.67% White, 2.29% Two or More Races, and 0.763% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2023, 71 more women than men received degrees from Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia is black or african american (35 degrees awarded). There were 7 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia is General Cosmetology (69 degrees awarded).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (73 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Chefs & head cooks

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia are Chefs & head cooks (7,906 people), Cooks (2,655 people), Morticians, undertakers, & funeral directors (2,587 people), Food service managers (2,017 people), and Customer service representatives (1,079 people).

The most specialized majors at Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia in 2023 are Personal & Culinary Services (73 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia are Chief executives & legislators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, Lodging managers, Financial managers, and Management analysts

The most specialized majors at Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia are Personal & Culinary Services (73 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Restaurants & Food Services

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia are Restaurants & Food Services (12,244 people), Funeral homes, & cemeteries & crematories (3,016 people), Traveler accommodation (1,919 people), Elementary & secondary schools (1,775 people), and Construction (1,430 people).

The most specialized majors at Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia are Personal & Culinary Services (73 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia.

General Cosmetology

Most Common (2023)

69 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia was General Cosmetology with 69 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1 degrees were awarded to men at Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia, which is 0.0139 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (72).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 1 degrees were awarded to men at Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia in General Cosmetology, which is 0.0147 times less than the 68 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 68 degrees were awarded to men at Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia in General Cosmetology, which is 68 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

N/A%

100% Completion Time

39%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, N/A% of students graduating from Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 39% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 39% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
35 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
5 degrees awarded
White
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia is black or african american (35 degrees awarded). There were 7 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5 degrees).

38.4% of degree recipients (28 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
35 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
5 degrees awarded
White Female
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia is black or african american female (35 degrees awarded). There were 7 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (5 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$812k

2023 Salaries

21.4%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia paid a median of $812k in salaries, a 21.4% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.62% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.17% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

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