How many students at this school receive Pell Grants?

52% of students receive Pell Grants.

What is the median earnings for cosmetology graduates two years after completion?

The median earnings for the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program two years after completion is $23,149.

Is Cortiva Institute a public or private institution?

It is a private for-profit school that mainly awards certificates.

What is the school's completion rate?

The completion rate is reported as 68.3%.

How does the median student debt compare to the average annual net price?

The median student debt at completion is $7,785, while the average annual net price is $26,328.

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Cortiva Institute

Linthicum, Maryland · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 225 students · CosmetologyBarberingMassage Therapy

Avg net price / yr

$26,328

cheaper than 8% of comparable schools

Completion rate

68.3%

Median debt at completion

$7,785

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$30,474

earns ~$1,157.5 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Cortiva Institute is a private for-profit school in Linthicum, MD that awards certificates in cosmetology and somatic bodywork. The institution serves 225 students and reports a completion rate of 68.3%. Typical students pay an average annual net price of $26,328 after financial aid.

What to know

Half of the student body receives Pell Grants, indicating significant need-based aid availability. Students finish with a median debt of $7,785, which is lower than the average yearly net price they pay. Reported median earnings two years after finishing range from $22,712 to $23,149 depending on the certificate.

Net price is 33% above the Maryland median ($19,864) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 7% above the national median ($28,378) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	undergraduate certificate	$23,149
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services	undergraduate certificate	$22,712

Questions students ask

How many students at this school receive Pell Grants?: 52% of students receive Pell Grants.
What is the median earnings for cosmetology graduates two years after completion?: The median earnings for the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program two years after completion is $23,149.
Is Cortiva Institute a public or private institution?: It is a private for-profit school that mainly awards certificates.
What is the school's completion rate?: The completion rate is reported as 68.3%.
How does the median student debt compare to the average annual net price?: The median student debt at completion is $7,785, while the average annual net price is $26,328.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 434308. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.