Average

Score: 46/100

Empire Beauty School-North Hills

Less than 2-Year Private For-Profit

📍 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15237

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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 (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 52%

Outcomes

50/100

Affordability

51/100

Resources

C+

55/100

Experience

53/100

Prestige

21/100

Quick Stats

Total Enrollment

52%

Graduation Rate

63%

Retention Rate

16.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

For parents & investors

The Empire Beauty School-North Hills Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $363,441
Avg rent near campus: $1,713/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 15214 (6.7% cap, Pittsburgh)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

80%

Receive Any Aid

67%

Receive Pell Grants

43%

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 33 grads/yr Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor 1 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Empire Beauty School-North Hills'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

Barbers

$39k/yr 76,000 jobs

Student Demographics

Total Students

95%

Women

58%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 20%

Hispanic 2%

Black 44%

Two or More 7%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 58%

25-64 (Adult) 42%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Empire Beauty School-North Hills?

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-North Hills?

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-North Hills?

The graduation rate at Empire Beauty School-North Hills is 52%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is Empire Beauty School-North Hills a good school?

Empire Beauty School-North Hills has a Repit College Score of 46/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C): 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-North Hills?

Empire Beauty School-North Hills has a total enrollment of 59 students.

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