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Praxis Institute
Miami, Florida · Private for-profit career college
Address: 1850 SW 8th St 4th Fl, Miami, FL 33135 · Phone: (305) 642-4104 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Jun 2025 · Warning or Equivalent-Factors Affecting Academic Quality · Council on Occupational Education; Dec 2024 · Renewal of Accreditation. 4 sanction actions in the window.
Praxis Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Miami, Florida, offering massage therapy and cosmetology programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Praxis Institute has a 77.9% completion rate, above the Florida state average of 70.5%, with median graduate debt of $8,905 and median earnings of $22,300 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Praxis Institute is $11,424, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and 72.8% 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 | 270 | $22,356 | $16,293 | $8,905 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 60 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 50 | 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
Praxis Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Miami, Florida, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and approved for federal financial aid (Title IV). The campus awards credentials primarily in massage therapy and cosmetology, with massage therapy schools (270 completers) and cosmetology schools (110 completers) representing its top program families out of 3 total programs offered.
Federal data show a completion rate of 77.9%, which is above the Florida state average of 70.5%. Graduates carry a median debt of $8,905, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $22,300. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $11,424, and 72.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student body with substantial financial need. Undergraduate enrollment is 422, with 380 students classified as trade completers.
This campus is set in a large city and centers on shorter, hands-on programs in massage therapy and cosmetology rather than multi-year associate degrees, a structure that can suit adults changing careers who want a defined, occupation-focused credential. Program length details beyond the family names are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the Council on Occupational Education and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current completion, debt, and earnings figures before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Praxis Institute offers programs in massage therapy and cosmetology, with massage therapy schools (270 completers) and cosmetology schools (110 completers) as its top programs, out of 3 total programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Praxis Institute is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, with a status listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, Praxis Institute participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, and 72.8% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 77.9%, which is above the Florida state average of 70.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $8,905, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $22,300.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $11,424.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Praxis Institute is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing, ownership structure, and financial aid outcomes compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (305) 642-4104 or via https://www.praxis.edu/ for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with the Council on Occupational Education and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?430582.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's focus on shorter, occupation-specific programs like massage therapy and cosmetology may suit adults seeking a defined career credential, though this is inferred from the program families listed rather than stated schedules.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to learn about certification or licensure tied to its massage therapy and cosmetology programs.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Praxis Institute by phone at (305) 642-4104 or visit its website at https://www.praxis.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?430582 to compare similar institutions.
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.