Is Cortiva Institute worth it?

Cromwell, CT · Private for-profit · Less than 2-year

Cortiva Institute is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Cromwell, Connecticut (large suburb). It awarded 254 certificates in 2024, most often in master aesthetician and massage therapy.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$22,962

Median earnings 4 years after

$32,856

Median earnings 10 years after

$34,866

Average net price

$34,436

Completion rate

85%

Completions (2024)

254

Years to pay back

4.2 years

Students (undergrad)

209

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic ServicesUndergraduate certificate$22,731$32,702262
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming ServicesUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
Master Aesthetician/EstheticianCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr188
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic MassageCertificate 1-2 yrs66

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Sources: federal figures for Cortiva Institute. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Connecticut. Counts under 10 are not published.

Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page