Empire Beauty Schools
| Company type | For-profit |
|---|---|
| Industry | Cosmetology education |
| Founded | 1946 |
| Headquarters | Pottsville , United States |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Cosmetology education and training |
| Owner | Empire Education Group |
| Parent | Empire Education Group |
| Website | www |
Empire Beauty School represents a network of for-profit cosmetology institutions operating within the United States. With its main office located in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, it stands as the country's largest cosmetology school system. Established in 1946, the organization manages 76 campuses nationwide, offering education and training for careers such as cosmetologists, estheticians, electrologists, hair stylists and colorists, makeup artists, manicurists, and nail technicians.
History
In 2010, Empire Beauty School broadened its reach by acquiring both the Northern Westchester School of Hairdressing and Cosmetology in Peekskill, New York and the International Academy of Cosmetology School located in Cincinnati, Ohio.
That same year, the institution celebrated the opening of its 100th location in Springfield, Pennsylvania, an event commemorated during the Empire Education Group's 100 Days of Empire celebration.
Additionally, Empire introduced environmentally conscious campuses in West Palm Beach, Florida; Pineville, North Carolina; and Paramus, New Jersey. These facilities incorporated water- and energy-efficient technologies to support sustainable practices.
Following its peak in 2010, Empire has methodically reduced its number of campuses by closing several locations: one in 2011; five in 2014; ten in 2015; eleven in 2016; eight in 2018; four in 2019; and eight in 2020.
Early in 2020, Empire Education Group purchased Regis Corporation’s financial interest, thereby consolidating control and enhancing its market presence within beauty education.
Student outcomes
Data from the College Scorecard indicates that graduates of Empire Beauty School earn median incomes between $16,000 and $21,000. The rates at which students complete their programs range significantly from 21 percent up to 84 percent.