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Cortiva Institute-Arlington
Arlington, Texas · Private for-profit career college
Address: 808 West I-20, Ste. 100, Arlington, TX 76017 · Phone: (954) 962-2624 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Cortiva Institute-Arlington is a private for-profit trade school in Arlington, Texas offering massage therapy programs, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
Cortiva Institute-Arlington has an 81.8% completion rate, above the Texas average of 63.5%, with median graduate debt of $7,521 and median earnings of $29,204 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cortiva Institute-Arlington's annual cost of attendance is $37,333, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and 66.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massage therapists | $34,870 | $59,370 | $73,910 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Texas (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 86 | $22,480 | $22,192 | $7,678 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Cortiva Institute-Arlington is a private for-profit trade school located in Arlington, Texas. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and students can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, to attend. The campus focuses on a single program family, massage therapy, with 86 students completing that program.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 81.8%, which is above the state average of 63.5%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $7,521, and median earnings 10 years after entry were $29,204. The annual cost of attendance is reported at $37,333, and 66.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
This campus, with a total undergraduate enrollment of 155 in a large city setting, offers a single, focused massage therapy program rather than a range of associate degrees, which may suit students seeking a shorter, hands-on career path into a licensed trade. Program length details are not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students should confirm scheduling and licensing requirements directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and outcome figures independently, check with the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard listing for this campus.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Cortiva Institute-Arlington offers massage therapy programs, with 86 students completing this program according to federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used to help cover costs.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 81.8%, which is above the Texas state average of 63.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
The median debt among graduates is $7,521, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $29,204, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported cost of attendance is $37,333 per year.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs and the type of federal oversight applied compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (954) 962-2624 or visit https://www.cortiva.edu/ to confirm scheduling details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review official outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?486770.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers a single, focused massage therapy program, which may suit those seeking a concentrated trade credential, though specific fit for career changers is not detailed in federal data; contact the school directly for guidance.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (954) 962-2624 for details on massage therapy licensure.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Cortiva Institute-Arlington at (954) 962-2624 or through its website at https://www.cortiva.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby massage therapy schools is not reported in this dataset; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?486770 for comparisons.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.