Beauty Schools in Wilkes Barre, PA

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare beauty schools programs in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. This guide helps you compare options in your area and understand common questions to ask schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Beauty Schools Near Wilkes Barre, PA

#1

Empire Beauty School-Wyoming Valley

Moosic, PA 12.6 miles away BOC Score 40.8
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 176

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center

Springville, PA 34.2 miles away BOC Score 64.8
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  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 88

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

The Beauty Institute

Stroudsburg, PA 38.3 miles away BOC Score 42.5
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  • 344 Stroud Mall Road Suite 308 Stroudsburg, PA 18360-1720
  • (732) 320-2194
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 123

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Empire Beauty School-Pottsville

Pottsville, PA 42.2 miles away BOC Score 31.8
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  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 65

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Empire Beauty School-Lehigh Valley

Whitehall, PA 47.2 miles away BOC Score 36.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 131

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

The Beauty Institute

Whitehall, PA 47.3 miles away BOC Score 35.2
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  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 199

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Metro Beauty Academy

Allentown, PA 49.7 miles away BOC Score 62.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 207

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Lehigh Valley Barber School

Bethlehem, PA 50.2 miles away BOC Score 50.2
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  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 51

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#9

Berks Career & Technology Center

Leesport, PA 55.5 miles away BOC Score 44.8
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  • Programs offered: 35
  • Annual completions: 41

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#10

Empire Beauty School-Shamokin Dam

Shamokin Dam, PA 55.9 miles away BOC Score 43.7
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 105

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Pennsylvania Beauty Schools Salary Snapshot

Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Median Pay $36,790 $17.69 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $35,790 $17.21 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 39-5012 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • State-mandated clock hours and how the program’s schedule meets them
  • Licensure exam prep and school pass rates
  • Salon floor hours and real-client experience
  • Kit, supply, and licensing exam costs beyond tuition
  • Specialty focuses (color, cutting, barbering, esthetics)

Next Steps

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Career Overview

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