C+
Above Average
Score: 56/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
40/100 · earnings-weighted

Estelle Medical Academy

Less than 2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Skokie, Illinois 60077
ℹ️
Rating Context: This is a specialized vocational program (less than 2-year). Our comprehensive rating system is optimized for traditional colleges and may not fully reflect the value of career-focused training programs.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 98%
Outcomes
B
69/100
Affordability
C+
61/100
Resources
C+
58/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
D
37/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

64
Total Enrollment
98%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
14.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Estelle Medical Academy, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$24,290
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$24,165
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$5,657
Median debt at graduation
86.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
63.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 23% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 16th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (IL wage index 1.04). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Estelle Medical Academy

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services$17,673$28,337-4%#108 of 199#124$5,255

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

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  • Avg home value near campus: $392,372
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,149/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 60645 (4.5% cap, Chicago)

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🏆 Where Estelle Medical Academy Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥉
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $8,950 $8,950

Financial Aid

74%
Receive Any Aid
64%
Receive Pell Grants
69%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage 58 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Estelle Medical Academy's top programs commonly pursue.

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$106k/yr 289,600 jobs
Massage therapists
$58k/yr 168,000 jobs

Student Demographics

64
Total Students
69%
Women
0%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 50%
Hispanic 13%
Black 13%
Asian 25%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

25-64 (Adult) 100%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Estelle Medical Academy?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Estelle Medical Academy?
Tuition at Estelle Medical Academy is $8,950 for in-state students and $8,950 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Estelle Medical Academy?
The graduation rate at Estelle Medical Academy is 98%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is Estelle Medical Academy a good school?
Estelle Medical Academy has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a vocational program, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Estelle Medical Academy?
Estelle Medical Academy has a total enrollment of 64 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology