Empire Beauty School-Lancaster

Empire Beauty School-Lancaster is a private for-profit vocational school located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in a large suburban setting. Part of the nationally recognized Empire Beauty School network, this campus offers a certificate program in Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. The school enrolls 123 students (IPEDS 2023), maintaining a small, focused campus environment where students receive hands-on cosmetology training within the framework of an established multi-campus beauty education system.

Empire Beauty School-Lancaster reports a completion rate of 83% and a retention rate of 95% (IPEDS 2023), indicating that the vast majority of enrolled students continue through and finish their training. The school holds a quality score of 68.17/100. The cosmetology certificate is designed as a one-to-two-year program covering core competencies required for Pennsylvania state cosmetology licensure, including hair care, skincare, and salon operations.

Lancaster County's growing population and suburban economy provide a stable market for licensed cosmetologists. As part of the Empire network, the Lancaster campus benefits from standardized curriculum development and brand recognition, while its smaller enrollment gives students more personalized attention than larger campuses might offer. For aspiring cosmetologists in the Lancaster area, this location combines national-brand resources with a community-scale learning experience.