Is Cortiva Institute worth it?
Cortiva Institute is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Pompano Beach, Florida (small city), reported with Cortiva Institute. It awarded 114 certificates in 2024, most often in cosmetology and related personal grooming arts, massage therapy and facial treatment 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
$22,506
Median earnings 4 years after
$30,895
Median earnings 10 years after
$27,193
Average net price
$26,348
Completion rate
79%
Completions (2024)
114
Years to pay back
3.4 years
Students (undergrad)
0
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate certificate | $22,969 | $30,699 | 258 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $21,856 | $31,545 | 232 |
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 | 50 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 41 |
| Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 13 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 10 |
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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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