Cortiva Institute
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. 52% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Cortiva Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Linthicum, Maryland with approximately 225 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $26,328 per year. Typical graduates earn $34,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
Worth considering if you're set on a massage therapy or bodywork career — the median debt at graduation is a surprisingly manageable $7,652, which limits your financial risk. However, median earnings of $34,100 a decade after enrollment are modest, especially against a $28,383 annual net price, so expect a tight return on investment. This school makes sense if you want hands-on vocational training with low debt exposure, but go in clear-eyed that the earning ceiling in this field is real.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 18% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (225 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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