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Empire Beauty School-Shamokin Dam
Shamokin Dam, Pennsylvania · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 30 Baldwin Blvd, Suite 50, Shamokin Dam, PA 17876 · Phone: (800) 920-4593 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Empire Beauty School-Shamokin Dam is a private for-profit trade school in Shamokin Dam, Pennsylvania, offering cosmetology programs and accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Empire Beauty School-Shamokin Dam has an 82.5% completion rate versus a 66.2% state average, with median graduate debt of $13,000 and median earnings of $25,073 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Empire Beauty School-Shamokin Dam is $22,006, federal financial aid including Pell Grants can be used, and 51.8% 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 | 46 | $16,444 | $16,342 | $13,000 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | $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-Shamokin Dam is a private for-profit trade school located in Shamokin Dam, Pennsylvania. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and it participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, to help cover costs. The school offers two program families, with cosmetology schools being its primary offering, awarding 49 completions in the most recent reporting period.
Looking at the numbers reported for this campus: the completion rate is 82.5%, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2% for similar programs. Graduates carry a median debt load of $13,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $25,073. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $22,006, and 51.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus, situated in a distant town locale with a small undergraduate enrollment of 69, is structured around a single-program focus in cosmetology, which typically appeals to students seeking a defined, hands-on career pathway rather than a multi-year associate degree track. Given the program length is not detailed in this data, prospective students—including adult career-changers—should contact the school directly to confirm scheduling and program duration. To independently verify accreditation status and outcomes, consult the accreditor listed above and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at the link provided. Any figures not explicitly listed here are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Empire Beauty School-Shamokin Dam offers cosmetology programs, its sole listed program family, with 49 completions reported in the most recent data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and its accreditation 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 students can apply for FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 82.5%, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported at $13,000.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $25,073.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $22,006.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which means it is run for profit rather than by a public system or nonprofit board; this can affect cost structure and institutional funding sources, though federal aid eligibility is separately confirmed via Title IV participation.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (800) 920-4593 or via https://www.empire.edu/ to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review federal outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?212294.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data shows a single-program cosmetology focus with a small enrollment of 69 students, which may suit those seeking a concentrated program, but specific fit for career changers is not detailed in federal data; contact the school to discuss individual circumstances.
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 at (800) 920-4593 or visit https://www.empire.edu/ for details on state licensing for cosmetology.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Empire Beauty School-Shamokin Dam at (800) 920-4593 or through its website at https://www.empire.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?212294 for comparisons.
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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.