Empire Beauty School-Chandler
Empire Beauty School-Chandler is a private, for-profit beauty school at 2978 N. Alma School Rd in Chandler, Arizona, operated by Empire Education Group, whose first Empire Beauty School opened in 1935. The campus offers clock-hour diploma programs including Cosmetology (1,500 hours), Aesthetics (600 hours), Nail Technology (600 hours), and Educator Training (350 hours). It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences and licensed by the Arizona Barbering & Cosmetology Board, and financial aid is available to students who qualify.
Accreditation
- Accredited (since 07/01/1989; next review 09/30/2026; NACCAS Ref# B48017-03)
National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS)
institutional · Recognized by U.S. Department of Education
Verified August 31, 2026Verify on accreditor site
State approval
- Licensed
AZ
Arizona Barbering & Cosmetology Board
Programs offered
| Program | Credential | Length | Modality | Tuition | Total cost | Completion | Placement | Licensure | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology | Diploma | 1,500 clock hours; full-time and part-time schedules | In person | $19,200 | $22,075 | 68% | 68% | 92% | View |
| Esthetician | Diploma | 600 clock hours; full-time and part-time schedules | In person | $8,706 | $10,481 | 68% | 68% | 92% | View |
| Nail Technician | Diploma | 600 clock hours; 2026-27 catalog tuition addendum notes program is not currently offered | In person | $4,200 | $5,175 | 68% | 68% | 92% | View |
Data sources
- Empire Beauty School Chandler-Gilbert campus pageEmpire Beauty School (empire.edu) · Retrieved August 31, 2026
- Empire Beauty School Arizona Catalog 2026-2027 (Chandler catalog #1003, Vol 18 Issue 1, July 2026) - programs, hours, tuition addendum, accreditation and licensing pagesEmpire Beauty School (empire.edu) · Retrieved August 31, 2026
- 2024 NACCAS Annual Report Rates index pageEmpire Beauty School (empire.edu) · Retrieved August 31, 2026
- NACCAS 2024 Annual Report Outcome Rates - Disclosure 1003, Chandler AZ (Ref# B48017-03)Empire Beauty School (empire.edu) · Retrieved August 31, 2026
- College Navigator - Empire Beauty School-Chandler (UNITID 104443)National Center for Education Statistics (nces.ed.gov) · Retrieved August 31, 2026
- Empire Beauty School consumer information indexEmpire Beauty School (empire.edu) · Retrieved August 31, 2026
- Empire Beauty School accreditation statement pageEmpire Beauty School (empire.edu) · Retrieved August 31, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- Is Empire Beauty School-Chandler accredited?
- Yes — Empire Beauty School-Chandler is accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. Verify directly on the accreditor's website.
- Where is Empire Beauty School-Chandler located?
- Empire Beauty School-Chandler's main campus is at 2978 N. Alma School Rd #1-3, Chandler, AZ, 85224.
- What programs does Empire Beauty School-Chandler offer?
- Empire Beauty School-Chandler offers 3 programs including Cosmetology, Esthetician, Nail Technician.
Cost breakdown by program
Tuition, fees, and books/supplies as published by the school.
Cosmetology
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $19,200
- Fees
- $125
- Books & supplies
- $2,750
- Total program cost
- $22,075
Esthetician
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $8,706
- Fees
- $375
- Books & supplies
- $1,400
- Total program cost
- $10,481
Nail Technician
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $4,200
- Fees
- $125
- Books & supplies
- $850
- Total program cost
- $5,175
Questions to ask before enrolling
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- Is the program institutionally accredited, or only state-approved?
- These are different things. State approval lets the school operate; accreditation by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education is what lets you use federal financial aid and is required for many professional licensure paths.
- What is the total cost, including all fees, books, supplies, and exam fees?
- Tuition is rarely the full price. Ask for a written total program cost disclosure that itemizes tuition, registration, technology, lab, and book/supply fees, plus any required certification or licensing exam fees.
- How long is the program in clock hours, not just weeks?
- Two programs both labeled "36 weeks" can deliver very different amounts of training. Ask for the total clock hours (or credit hours) and the weekly schedule (full-time, part-time, evenings, weekends).
- What are the most recent completion and job placement rates?
- Ask for the year, the methodology, and the underlying numbers — not just a percentage. A reputable school will share its annual performance fact sheet or gainful-employment disclosure.
- Is there a licensure or certification exam? What is the most recent pass rate?
- For healthcare, beauty, and many trades programs, a state or national exam is required to work in the field. Ask for the school's most recent first-time pass rate.
- What is the refund policy if I withdraw?
- Refund schedules vary widely. Ask to see the written enrollment agreement and the state-mandated cancellation/refund schedule before signing anything.
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Public filings
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Accreditor directories
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School disclosures
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