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Empire Beauty School-Pottsville
Pottsville, Pennsylvania · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 396 Pottsville - St. Clair Highway, Pottsville, PA 17901 · Phone: (800) 920-4593 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Empire Beauty School-Pottsville is a private for-profit trade school in Pottsville, PA offering cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Empire Beauty School-Pottsville has a 60.0% completion rate versus a 66.2% state average, with median graduate debt of $10,231 and median earnings of $23,589 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Empire Beauty School-Pottsville is $22,087, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 59.8% 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 | 32 | $17,698 | $17,848 | $12,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | $17,698 | $17,848 | $12,500 |
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-Pottsville is a private for-profit trade school located in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, a distant-town locale. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants. The campus awards two program families, with cosmetology schools being the primary offering, accounting for 33 completers among its 74 undergraduate students.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 60.0%, which falls below the state average of 66.2%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $10,231, and median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $23,589. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $22,087, and 59.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus centers on a single trade family — cosmetology — which may suit students seeking a focused, shorter career-training path rather than a multi-year associate degree, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Anyone considering enrollment, including adult career-changers, should independently verify current accreditation status through NACCAS and review outcome figures on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before applying, since some figures such as placement rates are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Empire Beauty School-Pottsville offers cosmetology programs, its top listed offering being cosmetology schools with 33 completers. The campus has two program families total in federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), with a status listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used. About 59.8% of students here receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 60.0%, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates who borrowed carry a median debt of $10,231, according to federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $23,589 per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed as $22,087 in federal data.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing and financial aid outcomes compared with public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly 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 confirm accreditation status with NACCAS and review official outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?212300.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers a focused cosmetology program family, which may suit those seeking a single-trade path, though specific scheduling or adult-learner accommodations are not reported for this campus 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 or your state's cosmetology licensing board for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Empire Beauty School-Pottsville 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 against other nearby cosmetology schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard to compare institutions directly.
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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.