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Florida Professional Institute
Miami, Florida · Private for-profit career college
Address: 7951 SW 40 Street Suite 217, Miami, FL 33155 · Phone: (305) 264-4311 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Florida Professional Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Miami, FL offering massage therapy and cosmetology programs, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
Florida Professional Institute has a 100.0% completion rate versus a 70.5% state average, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; median graduate debt and 10-year earnings are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Florida Professional Institute is $32,264, and federal financial aid including Pell Grants can be used since the school participates in Title IV; about 71.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massage therapists | $30,310 | $49,680 | $59,700 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $27,450 | $29,530 | $35,090 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Florida (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 41 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Florida Professional Institute is a private for-profit trade school located in Miami, Florida, in a large suburb setting. The campus is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and it participates in federal Title IV programs, meaning students can use FAFSA-based financial aid, including Pell Grants, to help pay for enrollment. The school's most-awarded programs are massage therapy (41 completers) and cosmetology (12 completers), reflecting a focused two-program family offering.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 100.0%, which is above the state average of 70.5% for similar programs, an above-average outcome per the completion_vs_state figure. Median debt of graduates and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $32,264. About 71.1% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting the student body draws heavily from lower-income backgrounds relying on aid.
This campus may suit students seeking focused, hands-on training in massage therapy or cosmetology rather than a broad liberal-arts path; program length details are not reported here, so applicants should confirm schedules directly with the school. Adult career-changers should verify fit by checking specific program length and format with admissions. To confirm accreditation status and review the latest federal outcomes data independently, use the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard or contact the school directly.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Florida Professional Institute offers massage therapy programs (41 completers) and cosmetology programs (12 completers), for a total of two program families.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants. About 71.1% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 100.0%, compared to a state average of 70.5%, placing this campus above the state average per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (305) 264-4311 or visit the College Scorecard link for more information.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. You can check the College Scorecard at the provided URL for updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed as $32,264.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing, financial aid options, and institutional priorities compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (305) 264-4311 or via https://www.fpi.edu/ to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review federal outcomes data at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?495299.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers focused massage therapy and cosmetology programs, which may suit career-changers seeking hands-on training, though specific program length and schedule are not reported here, so confirming with admissions is recommended.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Florida Professional Institute at (305) 264-4311 or visit their website at https://www.fpi.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?495299 for comparisons.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.