Is Empire Beauty School-Glen Burnie worth it?
Empire Beauty School-Glen Burnie is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Glen Burnie, Maryland (large suburb), part of the Empire Beauty School system. It awarded 30 certificates in 2024, most often in cosmetology and aesthetician and skin care specialist.
Empire Beauty School-Glen Burnie is part of Empire Beauty School
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Empire Beauty School-Glen Burnie
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$16,480
Median earnings 4 years after
$26,908
Median earnings 10 years after
$25,073
Average net price
$16,199
Completion rate
36%
Completions (2024)
30
Years to pay back
2.4 years
Students (undergrad)
77
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $16,429 | $27,011 | 665 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 30 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for Empire Beauty School-Glen Burnie. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Maryland. Counts under 10 are not published.
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