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Empire Beauty School-Monroeville
Monroeville, Pennsylvania · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: The Plaza, 320 Mall Blvd, Monroeville, PA 15146 · Phone: (800) 920-4593 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Empire Beauty School-Monroeville is a private for-profit trade school in Monroeville, PA, offering cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Empire Beauty School-Monroeville has a 71.0% completion rate versus a 66.2% state average, with $13,000 median graduate debt and $25,073 median earnings 10 years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Empire Beauty School-Monroeville is $22,608, federal financial aid can be used, and 71.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,700 | $36,790 | $55,360 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Pennsylvania (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 44 | $16,444 | $16,342 | $13,000 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Empire Beauty School-Monroeville is a private for-profit trade school in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, located in a large suburb. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and federal financial aid programs, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used to help pay for enrollment. The campus awards a single program family, cosmetology schools, which accounted for 44 recent completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 84.
Federal Scorecard data shows a completion rate of 71.0%, which sits near the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $13,000, and median earnings measured 10 years after entry were $25,073. The annual cost of attendance is reported at $22,608, and 71.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student population with substantial financial need.
This campus is structured around a single, focused cosmetology program rather than a range of associate or short-term certificates, which may suit those seeking a direct path into cosmetology licensure, including adult learners changing careers, though program length itself is not reported in federal data. Prospective students should confirm accreditation status directly with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current completion, debt, and earnings figures before enrolling. Any details not covered here, such as specific schedules or licensing requirements, are not reported for this campus in federal data and should be confirmed with the school directly.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Empire Beauty School-Monroeville offers cosmetology programs, its only listed program family, with 44 recent completers.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and its status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 71.0%, which is near the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $13,000, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $25,073, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $22,608.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Empire Beauty School-Monroeville is a private for-profit school, which can affect cost, financial aid terms, and accreditation oversight compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (800) 920-4593 or visit https://www.empire.edu/ for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review official outcomes on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?430227.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers a single, focused cosmetology program, which may fit someone seeking a direct entry point into that field, though specific fit for career changers is not detailed in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (800) 920-4593 for current licensing information.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Empire Beauty School-Monroeville by phone at (800) 920-4593 or through its website, https://www.empire.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby cosmetology schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?430227 to compare institutions.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.