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Cortiva Institute
St. Petersburg, Florida · Private for-profit career college
Address: 2370 34th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33713 · Phone: (727) 865-4940 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Cortiva Institute is a private for-profit trade school in St. Petersburg, FL offering massage therapy, cosmetology, and esthetician programs, accredited by ACCSC.
Cortiva Institute has a 78.6% completion rate versus a 70.5% state average, 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.
Annual cost of attendance at Cortiva Institute is $28,409, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and 47.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massage therapists | $30,310 | $49,680 | $59,700 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $27,450 | $29,530 | $35,090 |
| Skincare specialists | $27,860 | $43,880 | $62,650 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Florida (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 | 91 | $22,480 | $22,192 | $7,678 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 48 | not reported | not reported | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 10 | not reported | not reported | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | $6,333 |
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 is a private for-profit trade school located in St. Petersburg, Florida, in a large city setting. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and it participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs. The campus is best known for its massage therapy programs, with 91 completions, followed by cosmetology (58 completions) and esthetician training (1 completion), across four total program offerings.
According to federal data, the completion rate at this campus is 78.6 percent, which is above the Florida state average of 70.5 percent. Graduates carry a median debt load of $7,521, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $29,204. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $28,409, and 47.9 percent of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income enrollees. Undergraduate enrollment stands at 95 students, with 150 trade completers reported overall.
This campus may suit students seeking focused, hands-on training in massage therapy, cosmetology, or esthetics rather than a multi-year associate degree, though exact program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Career changers should independently confirm program schedules and licensing requirements directly with the school. Prospective students can verify accreditation status through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review the full outcomes data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Cortiva Institute offers massage therapy, cosmetology, and esthetician programs, with massage therapy being the largest with 91 completions, followed by cosmetology at 58 and esthetics at 1.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Cortiva Institute 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 campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants. About 47.9% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate at Cortiva Institute is 78.6%, which is above the Florida state average of 70.5%, according to federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $7,521, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $29,204.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $28,409.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Cortiva Institute is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing and financial aid eligibility compared with public or non-profit institutions; verify current terms with the school.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (727) 865-4940 or via its website for schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review full outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?134574.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers focused programs in massage therapy, cosmetology, and esthetics, but specific fit for adult career changers, such as scheduling flexibility, is not reported in federal data; contact the school to ask.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; check with the Florida licensing board for massage therapy, cosmetology, or esthetics, or contact the school directly.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Cortiva Institute at (727) 865-4940 or visit https://www.cortiva.com/ for admissions information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?134574 to compare other institutions directly.
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.