Empire Beauty School-Nashville
Brentwood, Tennessee · Private, for-profit · 111 undergraduates
Of 1 programs with reported earnings, 0 leave graduates out-earning a typical Tennessee high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 1 fall short.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $14,229 |
| $30k to $48k | $15,661 |
| $48k to $75k | $15,307 |
| $75k to $110k | $18,930 |
| $110k and up | $19,703 |
| All families (average) | $14,834 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $27,578 | -$7,231 | falls short | $12,090 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 50% of students receive Pell grants · 72% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.