Empire Beauty School-Reading
We have Empire Beauty School-Reading listed among 41 accredited beauty schools on file in Pennsylvania, drawn from official US Department of Education records. 1 other school is also on file in Reading.
| Address | 2302 N 5th St Highway, Reading, PA 19605 |
| Phone | (800) 920-4590 |
| Website | www.empire.edu/ |
| State | All schools in Pennsylvania |
Hours required to work in Pennsylvania: 1250
This location: in-person
Offers hands-on hours toward licensure: YesPrograms & Fit
| Likely programs | Cosmetology |
| Pennsylvania cosmetology hours | 1,250 hours, or 2,000 hours through a registered apprenticeship |
| Fit for licensing | In-person campus (hands-on hours toward Pennsylvania license) |
Your Path from Empire Beauty School-Reading
If you are planning to enroll at Empire Beauty School-Reading, a practical path is to complete online theory with us first, then schedule a campus tour to confirm which in-person programs Empire Beauty School-Reading currently offers. Pennsylvania cosmetology licensing requires 1,250 hours, or 2,000 hours through a registered apprenticeship of approved training, so ask admissions how their clock hours map to the board requirement before you sign enrollment paperwork. Compare other campuses on the Pennsylvania school directory.
Pennsylvania requires 1,250 hours, or 2,000 hours through a registered apprenticeship for licensure. Before enrolling at Empire Beauty School-Reading, review the Pennsylvania cosmetology licensing guide, start with our online cosmetology course for Pennsylvania, and browse cosmetology training in Pennsylvania.
See the full cosmetology licensing guide for Pennsylvania, or prepare with our online courses before you start in-person training.
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Empire Beauty School-Reading FAQ
Based on the institution name and federal records, Empire Beauty School-Reading in Reading likely focuses on cosmetology. Contact the school directly to confirm current cosmetology, barber, esthetics, or nail program availability and tuition.
Pennsylvania generally requires 1,250 hours, or 2,000 hours through a registered apprenticeship of approved cosmetology training before you can sit for the board exams. See the Pennsylvania cosmetology licensing guide for exam and renewal details.
Yes. Many students complete our online theory course before starting in-person hours at Empire Beauty School-Reading or another accredited Pennsylvania program. Our course builds sanitation, skin science, and client-care foundations but does not replace the 1,250 hours, or 2,000 hours through a registered apprenticeship Pennsylvania requires. See the online cosmetology course for Pennsylvania.
School directory data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS), US Department of Education. Verified July 2026. Contact the school directly to confirm current programs, hours, and enrollment.