Below Average

Score: 40/100

Empire Beauty School-Winston-Salem

Less than 2-Year Private For-Profit

📍 Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27106

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Rating Context: This is a specialized vocational program (less than 2-year). Our comprehensive rating system is optimized for traditional colleges and may not fully reflect the value of career-focused training programs.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 27%

Outcomes

38/100

Affordability

48/100

Resources

53/100

Experience

53/100

Prestige

13/100

Quick Stats

Total Enrollment

27%

Graduation Rate

65%

Retention Rate

17.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

For parents & investors

The Empire Beauty School-Winston-Salem Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $336,353
Avg rent near campus: $1,285/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 27051 (5.8% cap, Walkertown)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	N/A	N/A

Financial Aid

91%

Receive Any Aid

74%

Receive Pell Grants

63%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 26 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Empire Beauty School-Winston-Salem's top programs commonly pursue.

Makeup artists, theatrical and performance

$50k/yr 7,000 jobs

Skincare specialists

$42k/yr 97,400 jobs

Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

$35k/yr 575,200 jobs

Manicurists and pedicurists

$35k/yr 210,100 jobs

Shampooers

$31k/yr 18,500 jobs

Student Demographics

Total Students

96%

Women

63%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 10%

Hispanic 19%

Black 67%

Asian 1%

Two or More 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 63%

25-64 (Adult) 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Empire Beauty School-Winston-Salem?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Empire Beauty School-Winston-Salem?

Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.

What is the graduation rate at Empire Beauty School-Winston-Salem?

The graduation rate at Empire Beauty School-Winston-Salem is 27%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Empire Beauty School-Winston-Salem a good school?

Empire Beauty School-Winston-Salem has a Repit College Score of 40/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a vocational program, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Empire Beauty School-Winston-Salem?

Empire Beauty School-Winston-Salem has a total enrollment of 72 students.

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