Empire Beauty Schools - State College Campus

A Great Cosmetology Career Starts Here!

Welcome to Empire Beauty School in State College, Pennsylvania. Located in the Hamilton Square Shopping Center just off of South Atherton Street and within walking distance from Penn State University's main campus, this school offers ample, free parking.

Welcome to the World of Beauty!

Enter an exciting career! You already have the artistic talent, creativity and motivation to succeed. Become an industry professional and let our beauty school, a division of Empire Education Group and its 70-year tradition of excellence in cosmetology education, show you the way.

Empire's Nationwide Network

When you enroll at any of Empire Education Group's schools, you'll receive the benefits of our nationwide family of cosmetology schools. Empire is dedicated to the success of our graduates and provides career placement opportunities for our students through our numerous relationships with leading salon organizations.

Join Empire - You Deserve a Beautiful Career!

• Cosmetology is an in-demand career
• You can become a licensed professional in about a year
• Salon professionals have great income potential
• High demand for stylists means great job security
• Use your creativity to help people look their best
• Salons and spas offer flexible hours
• A cosmetology license provides  opportunities to work in a variety of career options - from salon owner to movie stylist

Real-World Experience and Education

• Extensive training in hair, skin and nails
• Complete cosmetology kit
• Business-building methods and customer service skills
• Modern facilities for hands-on experience
• Conveniently located beauty schools across the U.S.
• Flexible full-time and part-time programs
• Financial aid for those who qualify

Your Total Education

In about a year, we'll prepare you to become a highly trained industry professional for an in-demand career, specializing in one of the following areas:

Cosmetology Program

Learn basic, contemporary and advanced techniques that incorporate your flair for style. Learn the latest trends incorporating techniques in hair cutting, hair coloring and hair designing for men, women and children. Study the concepts of hair texture and how to create the ideal haircut or style for your clients. You'll learn about nail services (manicures and pedicures) and esthetics (skin care services). While practicing technical skills on actual clients, you will develop the marketing and communication skills necessary to deliver the level of quality services salon clients want.

Massage Therapy Program

As the medical industry and the public are becoming more aware of the benefits of massage therapy, graduates from our massage therapy program are in great demand. Employment opportunities include working in salons with spa services, health clubs, hotels, cruise ships, medical and chiropractic offices, sports organizations, and massage therapy schools as instructors.

Nail Technician Program

Learn the techniques necessary to sculpt and contour a variety of artificial nails, apply nail tips, wraps, gels, and other natural manicuring techniques used in salons today. Bring your creativity to life with nail artistry. Plus, discover the therapeutic effects of spa pedicures and treatments. Perform paraffin wax treatments. Massage and soothe the skin with oils and lotions.

Additional Programs

We'll teach you the fundamentals and the business - inside and out!

• Spa Services
• Salon Management
• Salon Ownership
• Product Sales
• Product Development

Accreditations and Financial Assistance Department

Our schools are approved by the U.S. Department of Education and eligible to participate in Title IV Financial Aid programs. Our Financial Assistant Department is available to guide you through the application process for financial aid in your state.

 Contact Us Today!

We appreciate your interest. Please ONLY use the following information request form if you are a HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR OR OLDER. We look forward to helping you.