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Medspa Academies-National Institute of Modern Aesthetics
Las Vegas, Nevada · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 6111 S. Buffalo Drive, Suite 170 & 260, Las Vegas, NV 89113 · Phone: (844) 899-6462 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Medspa Academies-National Institute of Modern Aesthetics is a private for-profit trade school in Las Vegas, NV offering esthetician programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
This campus has a 93.2% completion rate versus a 70.4% Nevada state average, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Medspa Academies-National Institute of Modern Aesthetics is $26,708, and the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid. About 45.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $28,070 | $38,660 | $47,830 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Nevada (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 128 | $25,893 | $26,353 | $8,443 |
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
Medspa Academies-National Institute of Modern Aesthetics is a private for-profit trade school located in Las Vegas, Nevada, a large suburb setting. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and is approved for federal financial aid (Title IV), meaning eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid to help cover costs. The school's program offerings are concentrated in a single field, esthetician training, with 128 completers reported in this program family and a total undergraduate enrollment of 215 students.
According to federal data, the campus completion rate is 93.2%, compared with a Nevada state average of 70.4%, placing this school above the state average for program completion. Annual cost of attendance is reported at $26,708. About 45.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid. Median debt of graduates and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Because this campus concentrates on esthetician training rather than multi-year associate degrees, it may suit students seeking a focused, single-field credential rather than a broad academic program; whether it fits an adult career-changer specifically is not stated in the data beyond the program's narrow scope. Prospective students should independently verify accreditation status with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review current outcome 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?
This campus offers esthetician school training, with 128 reported completers in that program family. It is the only program family listed for this location.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, 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 eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid. About 45.3% of enrolled students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 93.2%, compared with a Nevada state average of 70.4%, putting this campus above the state average.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (844) 899-6462 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students can check the College Scorecard at the link provided for future updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $26,708.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which typically means it operates as a business rather than a publicly funded or nonprofit institution; this can affect tuition structure and financial aid options.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the available data. Contact the school directly at (844) 899-6462 or visit https://www.nima.edu/ for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and check federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?497310.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program length or scheduling, so fit for adult career changers is not reported. Contact the school directly to discuss program structure and flexibility.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in this data. Contact the school at (844) 899-6462 to ask about state licensing steps for estheticians.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Medspa Academies-National Institute of Modern Aesthetics by phone at (844) 899-6462 or visit their website at https://www.nima.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset. Check the College Scorecard link for additional comparison tools.
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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.