Is Cortiva Institute worth it?
Cortiva Institute is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania (large suburb). It awarded 199 certificates in 2024, most often in aesthetician and skin care specialist, massage therapy and cosmetology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$19,843
Median earnings 4 years after
$35,989
Median earnings 10 years after
$32,094
Average net price
$30,400
Completion rate
84%
Completions (2024)
199
Years to pay back
3.4 years
Students (undergrad)
125
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate certificate | $19,708 | $35,644 | 149 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/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
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 141 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 58 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 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 Pennsylvania. Counts under 10 are not published.
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