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#1 #1 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Cupey Campus San Juan, PR Annually, Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Cupey Campus grants about 157 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 720–960 Median Starting Salary $53,428
#2 #2 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Gurabo Campus Gurabo, PR Every year, Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Gurabo Campus grants about 100 degrees to students studying Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 740–980 Median Starting Salary $53,170
#3 #3 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. SUNY Morrisville Morrisville, NY Every year, SUNY Morrisville awards about 22 degrees to students majoring in Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 880–1,070 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#4 #4 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Columbia Central University-Caguas Caguas, PR Every year, Columbia Central University-Caguas grants about 123 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#5 #5 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences New York, NY At Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage, Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary, and Nursing Education....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 80 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#6 #6 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. WellSpring School of Allied Health-Wichita Wichita, KS At WellSpring School of Allied Health-Wichita, only one major is offered: Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#7 #7 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. New York College of Health Professions Syosset, NY At New York College of Health Professions, only one major is offered: Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#8 #8 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. WellSpring School of Allied Health-Lawrence Lawrence, KS At WellSpring School of Allied Health-Lawrence, only one major is offered: Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#9 #9 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Northwestern Health Sciences University Bloomington, MN At Northwestern Health Sciences University, only two majors are offered: Human Biology, and Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#10 #10 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Anne Arundel Community College Arnold, MD At Anne Arundel Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 930–1,210 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#11 #11 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. CUNY Queensborough Community College Bayside, NY Every year, CUNY Queensborough Community College awards around 215 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#12 #12 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus Albany, NY Annually, Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus awards about 11 degrees to students studying Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#13 #13 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, IN At Ivy Tech Community College, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#14 #14 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Phoenix College Phoenix, AZ Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#15 #15 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Mildred Elley-New York Campus New York, NY At Mildred Elley-New York Campus, only two majors are offered: Medical/Clinical Assistant, and Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#16 #16 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Holmes Community College Goodman, MS Annually, Holmes Community College grants about 129 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Pre-Nursing Studies, Business/Commerce, General, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 850–1,080 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#17 #17 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Allegany College of Maryland Cumberland, MD At Allegany College of Maryland, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,130–1,380 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#18 #18 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Cuyahoga Community College District Cleveland, OH Each year, Cuyahoga Community College District awards about 1164 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#19 #19 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Connecticut State Community College New Britain, CT Every year, Connecticut State Community College awards about 624 degrees to those majoring in General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#20 #20 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Santa Fe Community College Santa Fe, NM Every year, Santa Fe Community College awards about 33 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#21 #21 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Southwestern Community College Sylva, NC Annually, Southwestern Community College awards about 112 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#22 #22 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Stark State College North Canton, OH At Stark State College, the three most popular college majors students study are General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Stark State College awards 291 degrees per year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#23 #23 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Gateway Community and Technical College Florence, KY At Gateway Community and Technical College, only one major is offered: Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#24 #24 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Truckee Meadows Community College Reno, NV Every year, Truckee Meadows Community College grants around 12 degrees to those studying Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#25 #25 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. North Country Community College Saranac Lake, NY At North Country Community College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies, and Humanities/Humanistic Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#26 #26 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Mountwest Community and Technical College Huntington, WV Every year, Mountwest Community and Technical College grants about 19 degrees to those studying Information Technology, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 850–1,010 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#27 #27 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Renton Technical College Renton, WA At Renton Technical College, only two majors are offered: System, Networking, and Lan/Wan Management/Manager, and Information Technology....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#28 #28 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Davidson-Davie Community College Thomasville, NC At Davidson-Davie Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#29 #29 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Sandhills Community College Pinehurst, NC At Sandhills Community College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#30 #30 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Central Oregon Community College Bend, OR At Central Oregon Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#31 #31 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Parkland College Champaign, IL At Parkland College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Biological and Physical Sciences, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and General Studies. In fact, Parkland College grants 140 degrees per year to graduating Biological and Physical Sciences students....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 890–1,110 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#32 #32 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Saint Paul College Saint Paul, MN At Saint Paul College, only three majors are offered: Electrician, Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/Cnc Machinist, and Medium/Heavy Vehicle and......view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#33 #33 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Central Arizona College Coolidge, AZ Annually, Central Arizona College awards about 206 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biological and Physical Sciences, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#34 #34 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Ridgewater College Willmar, MN At Ridgewater College, the most popular majors students study are Electrician, Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations, and Farm/Farm and Ranch Management. In fact, Ridgewater College grants 19 degrees per year to graduating Electrician students....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#35 #35 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Southern Union State Community College Wadley, AL At Southern Union State Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology. In fact, Southern Union State Community College grants 369 degrees per year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#36 #36 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Camden County College Blackwood, NJ Every year, Camden County College grants about 436 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#37 #37 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Pearl River Community College Poplarville, MS Every year, Pearl River Community College awards about 626 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,040–1,080 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#38 #38 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Columbus State Community College Columbus, OH Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#39 #39 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Williston State College Williston, ND Each year, Williston State College awards around 95 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#40 #40 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Trocaire College Buffalo, NY At Trocaire College, only three majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, and Operations Management and......view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#41 #41 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Lamar State College-Orange Orange, TX Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#42 #42 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Hocking College Nelsonville, OH At Hocking College, the most popular majors students pursue are General Studies, Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Hocking College grants 51 degrees every year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#43 #43 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Niagara County Community College Sanborn, NY At Niagara County Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Humanities/Humanistic Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#44 #44 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Arizona Western College Yuma, AZ At Arizona Western College, the most popular majors students study are General Studies, Social Sciences, General, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. In fact, Arizona Western College awards 528 degrees annually to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#45 #45 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Front Range Community College Westminster, CO At Front Range Community College, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Geographic Information Science and Cartography....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
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About Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage programs prepare individuals to provide relief and improved health and well-being to clients through the application of manual techniques for manipulating skin, muscles, and connective tissues. Includes instruction in Western (Swedish) massage, sports massage, myotherapy/trigger point massage, myofascial release, deep tissue massage, cranio-sacral therapy, reflexology, massage safety and emergency management, client counseling, practice management, applicable regulations, and professional standards and ethics.

Of the 389 Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage degrees granted each year at the Associates degree level, 75% percent are awarded to women and the other 25% percent are men. Did you know that New York has more students being granted a degree in Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage than any other state? In fact, New York granted 147 degrees last year! The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage is $38,300.

Popularity of Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Degrees in the U.S.

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Student Demographics

Total Students

389

Female Students

293 (75%)

Male Students

96 (24%)

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#1 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S.

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720–960

$53,428

#2 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S.

46%

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740–980

$53,170

#3 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S.

91%

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880–1,070

$59,213

#4 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S.

90%

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#5 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S.

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#6 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S.

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#7 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S.

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#8 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S.

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#9 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S.

92%

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#10 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S.

82%

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930–1,210

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#11 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S.

89%

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#12 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S.

89%

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#13 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S.

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#14 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S.

91%

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#15 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S.

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#16 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S.

100%

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850–1,080