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Empire Beauty School-Wyoming Valley
Moosic, Pennsylvania · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 3370 Birney Avenue, Moosic, PA 18507 · Phone: (800) 920-4593 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Empire Beauty School-Wyoming Valley is a private for-profit trade school in Moosic, PA offering cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Empire Beauty School-Wyoming Valley has a 77.0% completion rate, above the state average of 66.2%, with median graduate debt of $10,667 and median earnings of $23,921 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Empire Beauty School-Wyoming Valley is $21,949, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and 56.6% 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 | 82 | $17,189 | $17,416 | $12,090 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | $17,189 | $17,416 | $12,090 |
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-Wyoming Valley is a private for-profit trade school located in Moosic, Pennsylvania, a large suburb. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid, since the school participates in Title IV programs. The campus's primary program area is cosmetology schools, with 83 recent completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 176.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 77.0%, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,667, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $23,921. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $21,949, and 56.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a significant share of low-income enrollment. Any figures not mentioned here are not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus may suit students seeking a focused, single-field cosmetology training program rather than a broad multi-program associate-degree institution; the concentrated program count and completer numbers suggest a career-training rather than general-education setting. Prospective students, including adult career changers, should independently verify accreditation status through NACCAS and review current outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling, since program lengths, licensing requirements, and costs can change.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The campus offers cosmetology school programs, with 83 recent completers reported in this field.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it 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, the school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here. About 56.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 77.0%, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $10,667, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $23,921.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $21,949, according to 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, financial aid packaging, and institutional incentives 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 its website for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with NACCAS and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?212355.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's focused cosmetology program and completer data suggest a career-training setting, but specific fit for career changers, including schedule flexibility, is not reported in federal data; contact the school to ask directly.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for cosmetology are not detailed in the available federal data; contact the school or check Pennsylvania's cosmetology licensing board for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Empire Beauty School-Wyoming Valley 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 in this dataset; consult the College Scorecard to compare campuses 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.