Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy programs prepare individuals to provide therapeutic care through the preparation and application of extracted essential oils from plants, including flowers (botanicals), roots, berries, and bark. Includes instruction in aromatherapy history and theory, basic physiology of absorption, aromachemistry, organic chemistry, botanical taxonomy, carrier oils, essential oils, extraction methods, blending techniques, application methods, safety, client consultation and treatment planning, business management, professional standards and ethics, and applicable regulations.

Students studying Aromatherapy can earn up to a Masters degree. On average, 14% percent of men and 86% percent of women make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Out of all the US states, Iowa is where degrees in Aromatherapy are most commonly granted. The Median Starting Salary for an undergraduate degree in Aromatherapy is $38,300.