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Empire Beauty School-Springfield
Springfield, Pennsylvania · Private for-profit career school
Address: 799 W Sproul Rd, Springfield, PA 19064 · Phone: (800) 920-4593 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Empire Beauty School-Springfield is a private for-profit trade school in Springfield, Pennsylvania offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Empire Beauty School-Springfield has a 63.5% completion rate, near the Pennsylvania average of 66.2%, 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-Springfield is $23,312, and the school participates in Title IV federal aid, with 70.9% of students receiving 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 | 86 | $16,444 | $16,342 | $13,000 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 7 | $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-Springfield is a private for-profit trade campus located in Springfield, Pennsylvania. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and it participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid such as Pell Grants to help pay for enrollment. The school's programs fall under the cosmetology-schools family, with cosmetology (93 completers) as the primary program awarded here.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 63.5%, which is near the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $13,000, and median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $25,073. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $23,312. Among enrolled students, 70.9% received Pell Grants, indicating a large share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus, with an undergraduate enrollment of 188 in a large suburb setting, centers on a single trade family — cosmetology — rather than offering a broad mix of associate degrees. This structure may suit students seeking focused, hands-on training rather than a multi-year academic path; however, program length itself is not reported for this campus in federal data, so applicants should confirm scheduling and duration directly with the school. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and review full outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling, and contact the school directly for tuition, schedule, and licensing requirements specific to Pennsylvania cosmetology.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Empire Beauty School-Springfield offers cosmetology programs, with 93 completers reported in this program family. It has 2 programs listed in federal data, all within the cosmetology-schools family.
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 campus participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, so students can use 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 63.5%, which is near the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%, according to federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $13,000, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten 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 as $23,312.
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 levels and typical financing arrangements compared to public or non-profit institutions.
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/ to confirm scheduling.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review federal outcome data directly at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?458830.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers a focused cosmetology program rather than multiple degree tracks, which may suit those seeking hands-on trade training, but specific fit for career changers is not detailed in federal data — contact the school directly.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in federal data; contact the school directly for details on Pennsylvania cosmetology licensing.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Empire Beauty School-Springfield 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 nearby schools is not reported in federal data; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?458830 to compare similar cosmetology programs.
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.