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Cortiva Institute
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Annual Tuition
$11,675
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
Open
Open Admission
Graduation Rate
65.8%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$30,474
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Cortiva Institute is a distinguished Private for-profit, Less than 2-Year institution located in Linthicum, MD. With a competitive tuition profile of $11,675, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 65.8% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 2-Year Cost
$23,350
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
49.3 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$474
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
-$18,610
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
-$13,870
Long-term projected return on your education investment
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Cortiva Institute is $7,785.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$11,675
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
N/A
Success
65.8%
In-State Cost
$11,675
Age 25+ Students
70.5%
Carnegie Class
Carnegie -2
Working at 6yr
750 students
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