Is Cortiva Institute-Arlington worth it?
Cortiva Institute-Arlington is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Arlington, Texas (large city), reported with Cortiva Institute. It awarded 101 certificates in 2024, most often in massage therapy, cosmetology and related personal grooming arts and cosmetology.
Cortiva Institute-Arlington is part of Cortiva Institute
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole institution, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Cortiva Institute-Arlington
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$23,610
Median earnings 4 years after
$32,069
Median earnings 10 years after
$29,204
Average net price
$33,771
Completion rate
82%
Completions (2024)
101
Years to pay back
4.2 years
Students (undergrad)
155
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate certificate | $23,843 | $32,076 | 282 |
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
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 99 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 2 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 0 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for Cortiva Institute-Arlington. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Texas. Counts under 10 are not published.
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