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Spa Tech Institute-Westboro

Westborough, Massachusetts · Private for-profit career college

Esthetician schoolsMassage therapy schools
77%completion rate · Massachusetts avg 60%
$6,333median debt of graduates
$24,126median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$27,803median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$30,722annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (Accredited)
Address: 227 Turnpike Rd. - Suite 1, Westborough, MA 01581 · Phone: (508) 836-8864 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Spa Tech Institute-Westboro is a private for-profit trade school in Westborough, MA offering esthetician and massage therapy programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.

Spa Tech Institute-Westboro has a completion rate of 77.3%, above the Massachusetts state average of 59.7%, with median graduate debt of $6,333 and median earnings of $27,803 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance at Spa Tech Institute-Westboro is $30,722, and federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here, with 34.2% of students receiving Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Spa Tech Institute-We… Spa Tech Institute-We…: 77.3% 77.3% Massachusetts average Massachusetts average: 59.7% 59.7% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Skincare specialists$36,610$47,310$49,300
Massage therapists$40,420$63,390$103,000

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Massachusetts (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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 147 $22,416 $23,059 $6,333
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 33 $21,153 $20,482 $6,861

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.

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About this school

Spa Tech Institute-Westboro is a private for-profit trade school located in Westborough, Massachusetts, a large suburb. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants. The campus's two program families are esthetician schools and massage therapy schools, with esthetician training being the largest program at 147 completers, followed by massage therapy at 33 completers.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 77.3%, above the Massachusetts state average of 59.7%. Graduates carry a median debt of $6,333, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $27,803. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $30,722, and 34.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income students attend this campus.

Given its focus on esthetician and massage therapy training, this campus may suit students seeking shorter, hands-on career programs rather than multi-year associate or bachelor's degrees, though exact program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Adults changing careers should confirm scheduling and program length directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, prospective students can check the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard or contact the school directly using the information provided.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Spa Tech Institute-Westboro offers esthetician schools and massage therapy schools programs. Esthetician training is the larger program with 147 completers, compared to 33 for massage therapy.

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 school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 77.3%, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 59.7%, according to federal data.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $6,333, per federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $27,803.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is $30,722, according to federal data.

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 financial aid eligibility 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 directly at (508) 836-8864 or visit https://www.spatech.edu/ for details.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation and outcomes through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?445647.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The esthetician and massage therapy programs suggest a hands-on, career-focused setting, but specific fit for career changers depends on program length and schedule, which are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to confirm.

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 directly for details on state licensing for esthetics or massage therapy.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can contact Spa Tech Institute-Westboro at (508) 836-8864 or through their website at https://www.spatech.edu/.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard for nearby institutions offering similar programs.

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.

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