Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy campus
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Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
On-time graduation rate 94%

Located in Medford, Massachusetts, Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.


  • Accredited by: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy are Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy was $11,212. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy net price calculator

$11,212

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in Massachusetts and nationwide.

Massachusetts's average $17,351
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $11,212 $4,507 (29%) $10,138 $10,102 $14,465 $14,565
2021 $15,719 $322 (2%) $16,339 $17,040 $18,523 $19,017
2020 $16,041 $265 (2%) $16,395 $15,926 $18,564 $19,556 $19,556
2019 $16,306 $1,264 (8%) $16,109 $17,952 $18,548 $20,185 $20,185
2018 $15,042 $2,447 (19%) $14,927 $15,110 $18,011 $18,920
2017 $12,595 $3,125 (33%) $12,595 $14,520
2016 $9,470 $1,239 (12%) $9,470
2015 $10,709 $1,831 (15%) $8,825 $10,484 $12,366 $12,366 $12,366
2014 $12,540 -- $12,032 $13,410 $14,929 $14,929 $14,929

How does Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy's $11,212 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for Massachusetts colleges, that number is $17,351. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Atlanta School of Massage logo Atlanta School of Massage
Atlanta GA
Private $26,521 137% Expensive
Lincoln Technical Institute-Somerville logo Lincoln Technical Institute-Somerville
Somerville MA
Private $31,911 185% Expensive

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 56 of freshman students at Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy received on average $5,014 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,014
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 18 53% $4,020 $72,359
Other Federal Grant 19 56% $4,472 $84,962
State Grant/Scholarships 8 24% $1,287 $10,295
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 19 56% $5,014 $95,257

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 59% of freshman students at Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy received $4,541 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,541
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 20 59% $4,541 $90,828
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 20 59% $4,541 $90,828

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 199

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 199 students

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 33

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Undergraduate Certificate 33 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 18 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 17 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 17 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

94.4%

Dropout Rate

Out of 18 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 1 students dropped out of the school.

5.6%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy is greatly skewed towards women students, with 97.4% of undergraduate students being women and 2.6% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 267, with 260 women and 7 men.

  • men 2.6% 7 students
  • women 97.4% 260 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 26% 69 students
  • 22-24 22% 58 students
  • 20-21 18% 47 students
  • 30-34 14% 38 students
  • 35-39 6% 16 students
  • 40-49 6% 16 students
  • 18-19 4% 11 students
  • 50-64 4% 10 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)