Empire Beauty School-Reading

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2023 Average Net Price

$16,887

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

61.8% Full-Time

About

Empire Beauty School-Reading is a higher education institution located in Berks County, PA. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Empire Beauty School-Reading were General Cosmetology (25 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 30 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Empire Beauty School-Reading. 90% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 10% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (15 degrees), 2.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (6 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Empire Beauty School-Reading was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,089 total borrowers.

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,887.

In 2023, 57% of undergraduate students attending Empire Beauty School-Reading received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$16,887

2023 Value

2.73%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Empire Beauty School-Reading had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,887. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Empire Beauty School-Reading grew by 2.73%.

This chart compares the average net price of Empire Beauty School-Reading (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

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

57% of undergraduate students at Empire Beauty School-Reading received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 3.39% with respect to 2022, when 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Empire Beauty School-Reading (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-Reading was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1089 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-Reading had a total enrollment of 76 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Empire Beauty School-Reading is 47 students and the part-time enrollment is 29. This means that 61.8% of students enrolled at Empire Beauty School-Reading are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Empire Beauty School-Reading, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43.4% Hispanic or Latino, 26.3% White, 7.89% Black or African American, and 6.58% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Empire Beauty School-Reading in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (36.6%), followed by White Female (29.3%) and Black or African American Female (9.76%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

61.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Empire Beauty School-Reading in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 76 students. The full-time enrollment at Empire Beauty School-Reading is 47 and the part-time enrollment is 29.

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

Retention Rate over Time

82%

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-Reading was 82%.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
33 enrolled students
White
20 enrolled students
Black or African American
6 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Empire Beauty School-Reading is 43.4% Hispanic or Latino, 26.3% White, 7.89% Black or African American, and 6.58% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2023, 24 more women than men received degrees from Empire Beauty School-Reading. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Empire Beauty School-Reading is hispanic or latino (15 degrees awarded). There were 2.5 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (6 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Empire Beauty School-Reading is General Cosmetology (25 degrees awarded).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Empire Beauty School-Reading, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (30 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-Reading 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-Reading in 2023 are Personal & Culinary Services (30 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-Reading 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-Reading are Personal & Culinary Services (30 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-Reading 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-Reading are Personal & Culinary Services (30 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-Reading.

General Cosmetology

Most Common (2023)

25 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Empire Beauty School-Reading was General Cosmetology with 25 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 3 degrees were awarded to men at Empire Beauty School-Reading, which is 0.111 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (27).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 3 degrees were awarded to men at Empire Beauty School-Reading in General Cosmetology, which is 0.136 times less than the 22 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 22 degrees were awarded to men at Empire Beauty School-Reading in General Cosmetology, which is 7.33 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

61%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 5% of students graduating from Empire Beauty School-Reading completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 61% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 61% 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)

Hispanic or Latino
15 degrees awarded
White
6 degrees awarded
Black or African American
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Empire Beauty School-Reading is hispanic or latino (15 degrees awarded). There were 2.5 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (6 degrees).

13.3% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
12 degrees awarded
White Female
6 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Empire Beauty School-Reading is hispanic or latino female (12 degrees awarded). There were 2 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (6 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$289k

2023 Salaries

2.33%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Empire Beauty School-Reading paid a median of $289k in salaries, a 2.33% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 11.8% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.47% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

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