Medical Esthetician School in Florida
If you want to work on skin in a med spa, dermatology practice, or plastic surgery office, the Florida credential you need is the Facial/Skin Care Specialist license. MedSpa Institute (MSI) has trained skin care professionals in Florida since 2003, and our Hybrid 220-Hour Facial/Skin Care Specialist Program is the licensed path: 149 hours of online theory plus 71 hours of hands-on training in Miami or Tampa, $6,000 all-in.
The program
The Hybrid 220-Hour Facial/Skin Care Specialist Program is built for people who need a real credential without leaving their life behind. You complete 149 hours of theory online on your own schedule, then come to campus for 71 hours of in-person hands-on training in Miami or Tampa. New programs begin every 2 months, so you are never waiting half a year to start.
Tuition is $6,000 all-in — $5,000 tuition, $100 registration, and $900 for your kit. Nothing hidden after that. MSI is licensed by the Florida Commission of Independent Education (#12816 Miami / #12817 Tampa). Graduates of this program are not required to sit a state exam in Florida.
See the full cost breakdown on our tuition page, compare tracks on the programs overview, or start with admissions.
What you learn
The curriculum is the working skill set of a medical esthetician — the treatments med spas actually book, plus the safety and legal foundation Florida requires.
- Facial techniques and contraindications
- Chemical peels
- Microdermabrasion
- Product chemistry
- Hair removal
- Sanitation and infection control
- Florida laws and rules
You practice facial techniques and how to recognize contraindications, perform chemical peels and microdermabrasion, understand the product chemistry behind what you put on a client's skin, deliver hair removal services, and hold a sanitation standard that stands up to inspection — all inside Florida laws and rules for the license you are earning.
Two Florida campuses
Miami — Midtown
3250 NE 1st Ave, Suite 504
Miami, FL 33137
CIE #12816
Tampa — Westchase
11351 Countryway Blvd
Tampa, FL 33626
CIE #12817
Your online theory hours are identical at both campuses; choose the location where you want to do your hands-on hours — and, usually, where you want to work afterward. Questions about which campus fits your schedule? Call 813-99-STUDY.
Paying for school
In-house financing — 100% approval
- $1,500 down to start
- From $135/mo
- 0% interest for the first 12 months
- Affirm also available
Total program cost is $6,000 all-in. Admissions will walk you through the numbers before you commit — see tuition for the full breakdown.
Medical esthetician school FAQ
What is a medical esthetician?
“Medical esthetician” (also spelled medical aesthetician) is a career title for a skin care professional who works in a medical or med spa setting — performing facials, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, hair removal and related skin care services. In Florida the credential behind that career is the state Facial/Skin Care Specialist license.
How do I become a medical esthetician in Florida?
Complete a Florida-licensed Facial/Skin Care Specialist program and register with the state. MedSpa Institute’s hybrid 220-hour Facial/Skin Care Specialist program is that path, offered in Miami and Tampa. MSI is licensed by the Florida Commission of Independent Education (#12816 Miami / #12817 Tampa).
How long does it take?
The program is 220 hours — 149 hours of online theory plus 71 hours of in-person hands-on training at the Miami or Tampa campus. New programs begin every 2 months.
How much does it cost?
$6,000 all-in: $5,000 tuition, $100 registration, and $900 for your kit. In-house financing is available with 100% approval — $1,500 down, from $135/mo, 0% interest for the first 12 months. Affirm is also available.
Do I need to pass a state exam?
No. Graduates of the Facial/Skin Care Specialist program are not required to sit a state exam in Florida.
Start your medical esthetician career
New programs begin every 2 months in Miami and Tampa. Apply, or come see the campus first.
Or return to the MedSpa Institute homepage.