Cosmetology at Empire Beauty School-Florence

Empire Beauty School-Florence delivers solid performance in cosmetology training, with graduates earning notably more than both national and Kentucky averages. At $18,408 in first-year earnings, graduates outperform the national median by $1,300 and significantly exceed Kentucky's median of $15,322. Among Kentucky's 27 cosmetology programs, this ranks in the 60th percentile—respectable performance in a competitive state market.

The debt picture is particularly attractive. At $15,765, student debt is higher than the national median but creates a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.86, meaning graduates can reasonably expect to pay off their loans within their first year of earnings. More importantly, this debt level ranks in just the 5th percentile nationally, indicating most other cosmetology programs saddle students with significantly more debt for similar or lower earnings.

While this program doesn't reach the earnings levels of Kentucky's top performers like PJ's College ($21,439) or Paul Mitchell schools (around $20,000), it offers a balanced value proposition. With 11% earnings growth over four years and a robust sample size giving confidence in the data, Empire Beauty School-Florence represents a solid middle-tier choice that won't break the bank while providing competitive earning potential in Kentucky's cosmetology market.