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Medspa Academies

South Jordan, Utah · Private for-profit career school

Esthetician schools
92%completion rate · Utah avg 77%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
$29,969median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
not reportedmedian earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$22,537annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (Accredited)
Address: 10714 South River Front Parkway, South Jordan, UT 84095 · Phone: (844) 899-6462 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Medspa Academies is a private for-profit trade school in South Jordan, Utah, offering esthetician training and accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.

Medspa Academies has a 92.2% completion rate, above the Utah state average of 77.4%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.

Annual cost of attendance at Medspa Academies is $22,537, and the school participates in federal Title IV aid, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 32.8% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Medspa Academies Medspa Academies: 92.2% 92.2% Utah average Utah average: 77.4% 77.4% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Skincare specialists$26,810$45,490$58,090

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Utah (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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 217 $25,893 $26,353 $8,443

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.

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About this school

Medspa Academies is a private for-profit trade school in South Jordan, Utah, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. The campus participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid to help pay for enrollment. The school's primary program family is esthetician training, with 217 completers reported in this program area out of an undergraduate enrollment of 241 students, located in a large suburb setting.

According to federal data, the campus completion rate is 92.2%, which is above the Utah state average completion rate of 77.4% for comparable programs. Median debt of graduates and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $22,537. About 32.8% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of students qualify for need-based federal aid.

This campus appears suited to students focused specifically on esthetician training, given that this is its sole reported program family. Whether the program length fits a career changer's schedule is not detailed in the available data, so prospective students should contact the school directly to confirm program length and format. To verify accreditation status and review updated federal outcome data, prospective students can consult the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences directly or look up Medspa Academies on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Medspa Academies offers esthetician training, with 217 program completers reported in this field. This is the only program family listed for this campus in federal data.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, Medspa Academies is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, meaning eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, to help cover costs.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate at this campus is 92.2%, which is above the Utah state average of 77.4%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

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 (844) 899-6462 or visit https://www.nima.edu/ 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. Prospective students can check the College Scorecard link for updates.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is $22,537, according to federal data reported for this campus.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

Medspa Academies is a private for-profit school. This distinction can matter because for-profit schools may have different tuition structures and outcomes reporting compared to public or non-profit institutions.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported in the available data. Contact the school directly at (844) 899-6462 or via https://www.nima.edu/ to confirm program duration.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?476993.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The data does not specify program length or schedule flexibility, so fit for career changers cannot be confirmed from federal data alone. Contact the school directly to discuss scheduling and format options.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing or certification requirements after completing the esthetician program are not detailed in the available data. Contact the school or check Utah's state licensing board for esthetician requirements.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Medspa Academies at (844) 899-6462 or visit their website at https://www.nima.edu/ for application details.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data on nearby esthetician programs is not included in this listing's federal data. Use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?476993 to compare completion rates and costs across schools.

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.

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