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NIMA National Institute of Modern Aesthetics (IPEDS: Medspa Academies-National Institute of Modern Aesthetics)

NIMA National Institute of Modern Aesthetics is a private career school in Las Vegas, Nevada, that trains students for Nevada advanced esthetician licensure. Its Nevada campus offers a single 900-hour Advanced Aesthetics licensure program covering skin care theory, medical-grade treatments, cosmetic lasers and related practical training, and it also runs shorter continuing education courses for licensed professionals. The school operates under the NIMA Institute brand alongside a separate campus, the National Institute of Medical Aesthetics, in South Jordan, Utah.

Accreditation

  • National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS)

    institutional · Recognized by U.S. Department of Education

    Reported by the school as nationally accredited for its aesthetic licensure courses; not independently confirmed in the NACCAS public directory during this session
    Verified August 30, 2026Verify on accreditor site

State approval

No state approval records on file.

Programs offered

ProgramCredentialLengthModalityTuitionTotal costCompletionPlacementLicensureSource
Esthetician—900 clock hours. Schedule options published by the school: full-time day 37.5 hrs/week, approx. 26 weeks (6.5 months); part-time day 27.5 hrs/week, approx. 33 weeks; flex-time day 23.5 hrs/week, approx. 27 weeks; full-time evening 24 hrs/week, approx. 38 weeks; part-time evening 15.5 hrs/week, approx. 57 weeks.In person$18,200$19,70098%63%100%View

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Frequently asked questions

Is NIMA National Institute of Modern Aesthetics (IPEDS: Medspa Academies-National Institute of Modern Aesthetics) accredited?
Yes — NIMA National Institute of Modern Aesthetics (IPEDS: Medspa Academies-National Institute of Modern Aesthetics) is accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. Verify directly on the accreditor's website.
Where is NIMA National Institute of Modern Aesthetics (IPEDS: Medspa Academies-National Institute of Modern Aesthetics) located?
NIMA National Institute of Modern Aesthetics (IPEDS: Medspa Academies-National Institute of Modern Aesthetics)'s main campus is at 6111 S. Buffalo Drive, Suite 170, Las Vegas, NV, 89113.
What programs does NIMA National Institute of Modern Aesthetics (IPEDS: Medspa Academies-National Institute of Modern Aesthetics) offer?
NIMA National Institute of Modern Aesthetics (IPEDS: Medspa Academies-National Institute of Modern Aesthetics) offers 1 programs including Esthetician.

Cost breakdown by program

Tuition, fees, and books/supplies as published by the school.

Esthetician

Cost breakdown

Tuition
$18,200
Fees
—
Books & supplies
$1,500
Total program cost
$19,700

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