Cosmetology at Empire Beauty School-Brooklyn

Brooklyn, NY · Private for-profit · Certificate · Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

a compact campus enrolling 161 students in Brooklyn, NY.

Program Analysis

Empire Beauty School-Brooklyn's Cosmetology program produces graduates earning $15,322/yr — within striking distance of the $17,289 national average for this trade.

AI risk is moderate — 24% task exposure — and the 23% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Cosmetology graduates.

The $10,667 debt-to-$15,322 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #687 out of 1,095 programs, Empire Beauty School-Brooklyn's financial outcomes for Cosmetology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $15,322 to $19,913 shows 30% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

With 5 registered apprenticeships mapped to Cosmetology, graduates have substantial options for hands-on training paths that pay from day one.

42 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
38
Low End
42
Score
42
High End
Earnings $15,322/yr (-11% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (145,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$209K
6.8% annual growth
Viable Career Paths
8 of 8
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Median Debt at Graduation
$10,667
8.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$19,913
30% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Cosmetology graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Personal service managers, all other $61,340 +6.5% 48%
Makeup artists, theatrical and performance $50,280 +8.1% 66%
First-line supervisors of personal service workers $47,080 +6.7% 59%
Personal service managers, all other
$61,340
+6.5% growth 48% AI-proof
Makeup artists, theatrical and performance
$50,280
+8.1% growth 66% AI-proof
First-line supervisors of personal service workers
$47,080
+6.7% growth 59% AI-proof

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Cosmetology Career Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Empire Beauty School-Brooklyn's Cosmetology program score?
A score of 42/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Cosmetology. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
Can I learn Cosmetology through an apprenticeship instead of Empire Beauty School-Brooklyn?
There are 5 registered apprenticeships connected to Cosmetology occupations, such as Barber and Cosmetologist. The earn-while-you-learn model means no tuition debt and immediate income, though the training period is typically longer.
How many job openings are there for Cosmetology graduates?
The career paths mapped to Cosmetology have roughly 145,700 combined annual openings nationally, making this a very large job market. Demand is driven by consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →