Cortiva Institute
Linthicum, Maryland · Private, for-profit
Of 2 assessed programs, 0 leave graduates out-earning a typical Maryland high-school graduate (about $37,571/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 0 could not be assessed.
What would this cost you?
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $25,969 |
| $30k to $48k | $25,686 |
| $48k to $75k | $26,139 |
| $75k to $110k | $29,748 |
| $110k and up | $30,085 |
| All families (average) | $26,328 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). It reflects students who received federal aid.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
2 of 2 programs could be assessed 100% have an earnings verdict
| Program | Degree | Median earnings | vs a high-school grad | Verdict | Median debt | Years to repay | Recent completers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $35,636 | -$1,935 | falls short | $6,967 | insufficient data | 198 |
| Massage Therapy and Bodywork | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $33,559 | -$4,012 | falls short | $7,917 | insufficient data | 48 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release 2026-06-10. Earnings are medians measured four years after completion, compared with the state high-school-graduate benchmark ($37,571/yr). Debt is federal loans only. Suppressed values are shown as insufficient data, never imputed. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise.