Disclosures

The Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy provide educational programs qualifying graduates to pursue licensing in the Esthetics and Massage Therapy professions. The Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy is licensed by the U.S. and MA Departments of Education, MA Board of Cosmetology, and accredited by NACCAS.

Esthetician/Skin Care Specialist

The US Department of Labor and Statistics defines a Skin Care Specialist (SOC 39-5094) as someone who "provides skincare treatments to face and body to enhance an individual's appearance."

The following links provide industry information and statistics:

http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes395094.htm

http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/39-5094.00

Program costs for Esthetics Program for 2011-2012:

• Tuition for 300 Hour Program:     5425.00
• Tuition for 600 Hour Program:     7675.00
• Books, Uniforms, and Supplies:   1025.00
• Administration Fee:                   50.00
• Room and Board:                       n/a
• The Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy does not provide on-campus housing.
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• Other costs:                     250.00-300.00
• Estimated Cost Includes, but is not limited to, the following: Stationary Items, Tweezers, Brow Brush, Small Scissors, Miscellaneous items for projects, Combination Padlock, White rubber-soled shoes, State Board Exam and Licensing Fees.

The following statistics represent students who began and completed their programs between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010:

• On-time Completion Rate:     100%
• Job Placement Rate:             94%*
• *Job placement statistics are gathered within 12 weeks following graduation via online surveys, phone calls, emails, and Facebook. Placement reflects the 82% of graduates reporting.
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• Financing Information:
• Median loan debt incurred by students who completed the esthetics program at the Elizabeth Grady School:
• Federal Loans: 300 Hour Program/ $0
•            600 Hour Program/ $3609.00
• Private educational loan debt/ amount borrowed: $0
• Institutional finance plans/ amount owed: $0
• NOTE: Interest free payment plans are available for those who qualify

Massage Therapist

The US Department of Labor and Statistics defines a Massage Therapist (SOC 31-9011) as someone who "performs therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints. May assist in the assessment of range of motion and muscle strength, or propose client therapy plans"

The following links provide industry information and statistics:

http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes319011.htm

http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/31-9011.00

Program costs for Massage Therapy Program for 2011-2012:

• Tuition for 650 Hour Program:     10,500.00
• Tuition for 750 Hour Program:     11,500.00
• Books, Uniforms, and Supplies:   1100.00
• Room and Board:                       n/a
• The Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy does not provide on-campus housing.
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• Other costs:                       400.00-700.00
• Estimated Cost Includes, but is not limited to, the following: Stationary Items, Massage Table for at home practice, miscellaneous items for projects, Combination Padlock, White rubber-soled shoes, State Application and Licensing Fees.

The following statistics represent students who began and completed their programs between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010:

• On-time Completion Rate:     100%
• Job Placement Rate:             91%*
• *Job placement statistics are gathered within 12 weeks following graduation via online surveys, phone calls, emails, and Facebook. Placement reflects the 79% of graduates reporting.
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• Financing Information:
• Median loan debt incurred by students who completed the massage therapy program at the Elizabeth Grady School:
• Federal Loans: 650 Hour Program/ $3853.00
•                     750 Hour Program/ $4512.00
• Private educational loan debt/ amount borrowed: $0
• Institutional finance plans/ amount owed: $0
• NOTE: Interest free payment plans are available for those who qualify