Is Cortiva Institute worth it?
Cortiva Institute is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in St. Petersburg, Florida (large city), reported with Cortiva Institute. It awarded 164 certificates in 2024, most often in master aesthetician, massage therapy and aesthetician and skin care specialist.
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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
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
$25,162
Completion rate
79%
Completions (2024)
164
Years to pay back
3.1 years
Students (undergrad)
95
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 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $21,812 | N/A | 21 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Master Aesthetician/Esthetician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 85 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 60 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 19 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 0 |
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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 Florida. Counts under 10 are not published.
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