Programs Offered

Esthetics / Makeup Artistry / Massage Therapy

Recent Reviews

4/6/2025 via Google
4/6/2025
via Google

I had a great experience with Andressa Junqueira at Cortiva Institute. I went there for a facial. Andressa is incredibly professional and clearly passionate about what she does. My skin looks rejuvenated and feels amazing. You can tell she genuinely cares about her clients and takes pride in her work. I’m definitely planing to go back there.

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4/5/2025 via Google
4/5/2025
via Google

Update (4/15/25): grateful for my massage from Crystal. She really impressed me for my first massage with her - she listened well, was very flexible & accommodating, easy to flow with, humble, & customized the experience to suit my needs, requests, & preferences. Happy! Previous: I've had an overall positive experience at this center. John, the massage therapy teacher, is kind & friendly. Various receptionists over the years have been warm & kind to me, including Tracy, Jansen, & now Serena. DJ has also been very helpful in the past. I have very much appreciated having this resource in our community. It has supported making massage accessible to me as a local & supported ease & flow in my body, as well as opened me to experiencing different styles. Thank you!

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4/3/2025 via Google
4/3/2025
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Today I visited Cortiva Institute and met with Serena the salon and spa coordinator. She gave me some deluxe samples of Dermalogica Skincare Explained the features and benefits and I am now excited to get on a good skin care routine. She was very professional and polite Madison gave me an amazing Ba-facial at Cortiva Institute. She was extremely knowledgeable and had a great touch. I highly recommended her and I rebooked for next month!

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In the School's Words

A Rewarding Career in Massage Therapy, Makeup Artistry, or Skin Care Starts Here... Classes Start Soon

Do you want a career that offers the satisfaction of helping people and a work environment that is positive and exciting? Consider a career in Massage Therapy, Makeup Artistry, or Skin Care.

Massage Therapists and Skin Care professionals work in a wide variety of environments, including resort spas, cruise ships, medical offices, destination spas, and day spas. Makeup Artists work in spas and salons, and they also work in the motion picture, television, cosmetics, bridal, and fashion industries.

Many Massage Therapists, Skin Care professionals, and Makeup Artists start their own private practices.

Why choose the Cortiva Institute Tampa Campus?

  • Convenient Day and Night classes that fit your life
  • Career Services Assistance
  • Support in finding a career that gives you joy
  • Accomplished instructors and faculty to guide your development
  • Financial aid available for those who qualify
  • Tampa Campus accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)

New Job Opportunities Every Year

Of course, your success ultimately depends on you. Cortiva Institute cannot guarantee employment or salary. But our career services assistance starts when you are a student and does not stop even after you graduate. From your first job to your last in the industry - whether you need help tomorrow or ten years from now - we're here to help you succeed.

For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the programs, and other important information, please visit our website at cortiva.edu/disclosures.html.

* Financial aid is not available for the 3-hour Skin Care Training Program.

Programs

Cortiva Institute - St Petersburg offers the following programs:

Esthetics / Makeup Artistry / Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy

Program Length 600 hours
Average Completion 6 months
Program Tuition $11,399

Esthetics

Program Length 600 hours
Average Completion 6 months
Program Tuition $10,671

Master Esthetics

Program Length 600 hours
Average Completion 6 months
Program Tuition $10,413

Cosmetology, Other

Program Length 300 hours
Average Completion 3 months
Program Tuition $4,471

Makeup Artistry

Program Length 600 hours
Average Completion N/A
Program Tuition N/A

About This School

Accreditation or State Approval

Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)

One or more programs offered at this school is accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accredited programs qualify graduates for applicable state licensing. In addition, accredited schools typically can offer more financial aid options, including federal financial aid. Learn more about accreditation and approval.

Financial Aid

41% of students received financial aid

On average, students received $3,813 in financial aid.

Student Body

Gender Ratio

86% Female, 14% Male

Race / Ethnicity Ratio

47% White, 22% Hispanic / Latino, 20% African American, 4% Asian American, 0% American Indian, 0% Hawaiian / Pacific, 5% Two or More, 2% Unknown

138 students are enrolled in this school

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Page last updated: 01/28/2025

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