Empire Beauty School-North Hills

Empire Beauty School-North Hills is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in a large suburban area north of the city. It enrolls 85 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 42 out of 100. The school reports a completion rate of 52% (IPEDS 2023) and a retention rate of 63% (IPEDS 2023).

The school offers a single program: Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, at the one-to-two-year certificate level. The curriculum prepares students for Pennsylvania state licensure and entry-level employment in salons and personal care services, covering hair, skin, and nail care alongside salon business fundamentals.

Part of the broader Empire Beauty School network, this North Hills location serves students in the northern Pittsburgh suburbs seeking cosmetology training in a structured, career-focused setting. Its suburban Pittsburgh location provides access to a regional job market in the beauty and personal care industry.