Cosmetology at Empire Beauty School-Morrow

Empire Beauty School-Morrow delivers middling results for cosmetology students, with graduates earning slightly below both national and Georgia averages. At $16,251 in first-year earnings compared to the national median of $17,113, this program ranks in the 40th percentile both nationally and within Georgia—meaning 60% of comparable programs produce higher-earning graduates.

The debt picture is more encouraging. At $14,492, student debt here is significantly higher than the national median ($9,862) but still reasonable given the earnings potential, with a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.89. This means graduates can theoretically pay off their loans with less than one year's salary, which is manageable for this field. The 16% earnings growth from year one to year four also shows positive trajectory.

However, the earnings gap with top Georgia programs is substantial—Lanier Technical College graduates earn $22,686, nearly 40% more than Empire Beauty School students. For a field where technical skills and employer connections matter greatly, this suggests stronger programs exist within the state. While Empire Beauty School isn't a poor choice, families should compare it against Georgia's technical colleges, which appear to offer better value and outcomes in cosmetology training.