Empire Beauty School-NE Philadelphia

Empire Beauty School-NE Philadelphia is a private for-profit institution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, offering programs at the less-than-two-year level. It enrolls 130 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 60.83 out of 100. The school reports a 79% retention rate and a 79% completion rate (IPEDS 2023), reflecting consistent student follow-through in its focused curriculum.

The school offers its Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General program as a one-to-two-year certificate. As part of the Empire Beauty School network, one of the largest cosmetology school chains in the United States, the program prepares students for state licensure through training in hair styling, coloring, skin care, and salon business practices.

Philadelphia is one of the largest cities on the East Coast, providing cosmetology graduates with access to a large and diverse market for salon services. The school's location in the northeast section of the city places it within a densely populated urban area with strong demand for licensed beauty professionals across salons, spas, and personal care establishments.