Average

Score: 47/100

Empire Beauty School-Pottsville

Less than 2-Year Private For-Profit

📍 Pottsville, Pennsylvania 17901

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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: 69%

Outcomes

C+

58/100

Affordability

44/100

Resources

C+

55/100

Experience

53/100

Prestige

25/100

Quick Stats

Total Enrollment

69%

Graduation Rate

60%

Retention Rate

16.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

For parents & investors

The Empire Beauty School-Pottsville Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $156,123
Avg rent near campus: $1,187/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 17954 (10.6% cap, Minersville)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

82%

Receive Any Aid

58%

Receive Pell Grants

64%

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

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Empire Beauty School-Pottsville'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

89%

Women

75%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 63%

Hispanic 21%

Black 7%

Two or More 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 75%

25-64 (Adult) 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Empire Beauty School-Pottsville?

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-Pottsville?

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-Pottsville?

The graduation rate at Empire Beauty School-Pottsville is 69%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is Empire Beauty School-Pottsville a good school?

Empire Beauty School-Pottsville has a Repit College Score of 47/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (D): 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-Pottsville?

Empire Beauty School-Pottsville has a total enrollment of 56 students. Most students (75%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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