Empire Beauty School-Paramus

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2020 Average Net Price

$15,869

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.76%

Default Rate

2019 Enrolled Students

69.6% Full-Time

About

Empire Beauty School-Paramus is a higher education institution located in Bergen County, NJ. In 2020, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Empire Beauty School-Paramus were General Cosmetology (31 degrees awarded).

In 2020, 32 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Empire Beauty School-Paramus. 87.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 12.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (15 degrees), 1.67 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (9 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,869.

In 2020, 55% of undergraduate students attending Empire Beauty School-Paramus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$15,869

2020 Value

16.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Empire Beauty School-Paramus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,869. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Empire Beauty School-Paramus grew by 16.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Empire Beauty School-Paramus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

51%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

55% of undergraduate students at Empire Beauty School-Paramus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a decline of 14.1% with respect to 2019, when 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Empire Beauty School-Paramus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.76%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Empire Beauty School-Paramus was 4.76%, which represents 55 out of the 1155 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Empire Beauty School-Paramus had a total enrollment of 56 students in 2019. The full-time enrollment at Empire Beauty School-Paramus is 39 students and the part-time enrollment is 17. This means that 69.6% of students enrolled at Empire Beauty School-Paramus are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Empire Beauty School-Paramus, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42.9% Hispanic or Latino, 35.7% Black or African American, 12.5% White, 3.57% Two or More Races, and 1.79% Asian.

Students enrolled at Empire Beauty School-Paramus in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (35.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (30.8%) and White Female (10.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

69.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Empire Beauty School-Paramus in 2019, both undergraduate and graduate, is 56 students. The full-time enrollment at Empire Beauty School-Paramus is 39 and the part-time enrollment is 17.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Empire Beauty School-Paramus (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

84%

2019 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Empire Beauty School-Paramus was 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Empire Beauty School-Paramus had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Empire Beauty School-Paramus (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2019)

Hispanic or Latino
24 enrolled students
Black or African American
20 enrolled students
White
7 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Empire Beauty School-Paramus is 42.9% Hispanic or Latino, 35.7% Black or African American, 12.5% White, 3.57% Two or More Races, and 1.79% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2020, 24 more women than men received degrees from Empire Beauty School-Paramus. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Empire Beauty School-Paramus is hispanic or latino (15 degrees awarded). There were 1.67 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (9 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Empire Beauty School-Paramus is General Cosmetology (31 degrees awarded).

In 2020, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Empire Beauty School-Paramus, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (32 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Empire Beauty School-Paramus are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

The most specialized majors at Empire Beauty School-Paramus in 2020 are Personal & Culinary Services (32 degrees awarded) (as of 2020).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Empire Beauty School-Paramus are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Empire Beauty School-Paramus are Personal & Culinary Services (32 degrees awarded) (as of 2020).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Empire Beauty School-Paramus are Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 people).

The most specialized majors at Empire Beauty School-Paramus are Personal & Culinary Services (32 degrees awarded) (as of 2020).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Empire Beauty School-Paramus.

General Cosmetology

Most Common (2020)

31 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Empire Beauty School-Paramus was General Cosmetology with 31 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Empire Beauty School-Paramus according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 4 degrees were awarded to men at Empire Beauty School-Paramus, which is 0.143 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (28).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Empire Beauty School-Paramus by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 4 degrees were awarded to men at Empire Beauty School-Paramus in General Cosmetology, which is 0.148 times less than the 27 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 27 degrees were awarded to men at Empire Beauty School-Paramus in General Cosmetology, which is 6.75 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2020)

Hispanic or Latino
15 degrees awarded
Black or African American
9 degrees awarded
White
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Empire Beauty School-Paramus is hispanic or latino (15 degrees awarded). There were 1.67 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (9 degrees).

3.13% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2020)

Hispanic or Latino Female
13 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
8 degrees awarded
White Female
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Empire Beauty School-Paramus is hispanic or latino female (13 degrees awarded). There were 1.63 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (8 degrees).