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Estelle Medical Academy
Skokie, Illinois · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 4905 Old Orchard Center, suite 710, Skokie, IL 60077 · Phone: (847) 910-3815 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Estelle Medical Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Skokie, Illinois offering massage therapy programs, accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.
Estelle Medical Academy has an 86.2% completion rate versus a 58.4% state average, with median graduate debt of $5,657 and median earnings of $24,290 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Estelle Medical Academy; contact the school for current tuition. The school accepts federal financial aid, and 63.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massage therapists | $33,770 | $60,490 | $77,550 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Illinois (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 | 50 | $18,834 | $22,878 | $5,255 |
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
Estelle Medical Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Skokie, Illinois, accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools. The school participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning eligible students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for their education. The campus focuses on a single program family: massage therapy schools, with 50 completers reported in federal data.
Federal outcome data shows a completion rate of 86.2%, which is above the state average of 58.4% for comparable programs in Illinois. Graduates carry a median debt of $5,657, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $24,290. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 63.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus appears best suited to students seeking a focused, single-track credential in massage therapy rather than a broad multi-program associate-degree environment, given its enrollment of 66 undergraduates and its concentration in one program family. Adults and career changers considering this path should independently confirm program length, schedule, and licensing requirements directly with the school, since those details are not part of federal reporting. To verify accreditation status and outcome data yourself, contact the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools or review the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard listing for this campus.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Estelle Medical Academy offers massage therapy programs, with 50 program completers reported in federal data. This is the school's only listed program family.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, 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 eligible students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants. About 63.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 86.2%, which is above the Illinois state average of 58.4% for comparable programs.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is reported at $5,657.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $24,290.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (847) 910-3815 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Estelle Medical Academy is a private for-profit school. This distinction can matter because for-profit schools may have different pricing structures and outcomes than public or non-profit institutions, so it's worth reviewing the school's reported outcomes carefully.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm scheduling and duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?446251.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's single-program focus on massage therapy and small enrollment of 66 students suggest a concentrated training environment, but specific accommodations for adult or career-changing students are not reported in federal data; contact the school to ask directly.
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 or check Illinois state licensing boards for massage therapy requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Estelle Medical Academy by phone at (847) 910-3815 or through its website at https://www.estellemedical.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby massage therapy schools is not included in this listing; use the College Scorecard link to look up other campuses in Illinois for comparison.
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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.