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Is Empire Beauty School-Union Worth It?

Union, NJ · Large suburb · 103 students · Data: College Scorecard, June 2026 release

Empire Beauty School-Union is a For-Profit institution located in large suburb in Union, NJ. It enrolls approximately 103 students. 44% of students finish within 6 years (150% of normal time) — mediocre — worth asking why. Median earnings of $23,925 vs. $13,000 in median debt means median debt equals about 7 months of gross pay (estimate). Only 28% of borrowers are making progress on their loans 3 years after leaving school — a warning sign about post-graduation outcomes.

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Source: FIRE 2027 College Free Speech Rankings (student survey fielded 2026 by College Pulse)

Avg Net Price / Year
$17,620
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,000
Median Earnings (10yr)
$23,925
4-yr Grad Rate
44%
3-yr Loan Repayment
28%

⚠️ At this debt load, median debt equals ~7 months of full gross earnings (estimate).

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