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#1 #1 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. New York College of Health Professions Syosset, NY Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 67 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $37,109 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#2 #2 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. WellSpring School of Allied Health-Wichita Wichita, KS Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $13,870 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#3 #3 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences New York, NY Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 92 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $30,684 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#4 #4 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Cupey Campus San Juan, PR Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Cupey Campus is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 720–960 Est. Net Price * $7,193 Median Starting Salary $53,428
#5 #5 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Northwestern Health Sciences University Bloomington, MN Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $27,114 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#6 #6 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. WellSpring School of Allied Health-Lawrence Lawrence, KS Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $15,446 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#7 #7 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Acupuncture and Massage College Miami, FL Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $34,163 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#8 #8 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Myotherapy Institute Lincoln, NE Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $26,972 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#9 #9 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. National University of Health Sciences Lombard, IL Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $56,012
#10 #10 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Universal College of Healing Arts Omaha, NE Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $20,070 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#11 #11 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Gurabo Campus Gurabo, PR Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Gurabo Campus is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 740–980 Est. Net Price * $6,577 Median Starting Salary $53,170
#12 #12 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. CUNY Queensborough Community College Bayside, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,351 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#13 #13 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $35,346 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#14 #14 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. SUNY Morrisville Morrisville, NY Generally, SUNY Morrisville is a non selective school. Approximately 3,600 applications are received by the... Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 880–1,070 Est. Net Price * $16,070 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#15 #15 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Anne Arundel Community College Arnold, MD Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $14,256 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#16 #16 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Mildred Elley-New York Campus New York, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $22,187 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#17 #17 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Ridgewater College Willmar, MN Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,225 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#18 #18 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Phoenix College Phoenix, AZ Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,555 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#19 #19 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Stark State College North Canton, OH Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,364 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#20 #20 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Columbia Central University-Caguas Caguas, PR Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $4,382 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#21 #21 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Central Oregon Community College Bend, OR Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,819 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#22 #22 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. North Country Community College Saranac Lake, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $13,578 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#23 #23 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Mountwest Community and Technical College Huntington, WV Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,671 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#24 #24 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, IN Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,756 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#25 #25 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Williston State College Williston, ND Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,149 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#26 #26 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Sandhills Community College Pinehurst, NC Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $12,583 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#27 #27 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Community College of Baltimore County Baltimore, MD Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,850 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#28 #28 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Niagara County Community College Sanborn, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,677 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#29 #29 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Parkland College Champaign, IL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,688 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#30 #30 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Allegany College of Maryland Cumberland, MD Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,943 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#31 #31 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Parker University Dallas, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $24,116 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#32 #32 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Gateway Community and Technical College Florence, KY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,263 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#33 #33 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus Albany, NY Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $20,110 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#34 #34 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Santa Fe Community College Santa Fe, NM Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,151 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#35 #35 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Illinois Valley Community College Oglesby, IL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,969 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#36 #36 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Monterey Peninsula College Monterey, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,977 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#37 #37 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Forsyth Technical Community College Winston-Salem, NC Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,887 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 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,964 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#39 #39 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Gwinnett College-Lilburn Lilburn, GA Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $25,547 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#40 #40 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Trocaire College Buffalo, NY Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $18,468 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#41 #41 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Southwestern Community College Sylva, NC Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,858 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#42 #42 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Saint Paul College Saint Paul, MN Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,797 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#43 #43 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. St Clair County Community College Port Huron, MI Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,174 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#44 #44 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. De Anza College Cupertino, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,267 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#45 #45 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Renton Technical College Renton, WA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,163 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#46 #46 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Tri-County Community College Murphy, NC Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,592 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#47 #47 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Central Arizona College Coolidge, AZ Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,945 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#48 #48 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. College of Southern Maryland La Plata, MD Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,031 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#49 #49 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Holmes Community College Goodman, MS Holmes Community College is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 850–1,080 Est. Net Price * $7,280 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#50 #50 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Truckee Meadows Community College Reno, NV Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,966 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#51 #51 Best College for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the U.S. Community College of Allegheny County Pittsburgh, PA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,139 Median Starting Salary $59,213
*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.

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 471 Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage degrees granted each year at the Associates degree level, 77% percent are awarded to women and the other 23% 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 220 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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Careers

The highest paying career for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage majors is Massage Therapists. But, another thing to think about is how much demand there is for certain careers. A position that is in high need that a degree in Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage can prepare you for is Massage Therapists.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage majors.

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Student Demographics

Total Students

471

Female Students

361 (76%)

Male Students

110 (23%)

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Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

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

79%

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$37,109

$59,213

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

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$13,870

$59,213

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

80%

92

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$30,684

$59,213

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

44%

24

720–960

$7,193

$53,428

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

56%

22

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$27,114

$59,213

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

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8

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$15,446

$59,213

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

71%

5

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$34,163

$59,213

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

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5

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$26,972

$59,213

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

94%

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$56,012

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

81%

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$20,070

$59,213

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

46%

16

740–980

$6,577

$53,170

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

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$7,351

$59,213

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

97%

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$35,346

$59,213

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