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Empire Beauty School is a large system of for-profit cosmetology schools in the United States. Headquartered in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, it is the largest system of cosmetology schools in the country.[1][2] Founded in 1946, it currently has 76 schools nationwide.[3] It trains students as cosmetologists, estheticians, electrologists, hair stylists and colorists, makeup artists, manicurists and nail technicians.
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| Empire Beauty Schools | |
Native name | Empire Education Group |
| Company type | Private subsidiary of Regis Corporation |
| Industry | Beauty school, cosmetology, training provider |
| Founded | 1946 |
| Headquarters | Pottsville, Pennsylvania |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Beauty Education |
| Services | Beauty Education |
| Parent | Empire Education Group |
In 2010, Empire Beauty Schools acquired the Northern Westchester School of Hairdressing and Cosmetology in Peekskill, New York, as well as the International Academy of Cosmetology School in Cincinnati, Ohio.[4][5]
Empire Beauty Schools opened the company's 100th campus in Springfield, Pennsylvania, in 2010. The school was unveiled during Empire Education Group's 100 Days of Empire event.
The newest eco-friendly schools were opened in West Palm Beach, Florida, Pineville, North Carolina, and Paramus, New Jersey. All of the cosmetology schools incorporated eco-conscious elements such as energy and water-saving features.[6][7]
Since its peak in 2010, Empire closed 1 school in 2011, 5 schools in 2014, 10 schools in 2015, 11 schools in 2016, 8 schools in 2018, 4 schools in 2019, and 8 schools in 2020.[8]
In early 2020, Empire Education Group acquired Regis' financial stake in the company.[9]
According to the College Scorecard, the median salary after attending Empire Beauty School ranges from $16,000 to $21,000.[10] Graduation rates vary from 21 percent to 84 percent. [citation needed]
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