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Associate Degree in Somatic Bodywork & Therapeutic Services

Associate Degrees in Somatic Bodywork & Therapeutic Services

527 Yearly Graduations
$22,713 Median Salary
$21,830 Median Debt
There are 90 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer an associate degree in somatic bodywork. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 50% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.3% of somatic bodywork graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Somatic Bodywork Majors

In 2021-2022, 527 earned their associate degree in somatic bodywork. This earns it the #35 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in somatic bodywork at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Basic Certificate 7,145
Undergraduate Certificate 2,939
Associate Degree 527
Bachelor’s Degree 11

Earnings of Somatic Bodywork Majors With Associate Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in somatic bodywork is $22,713. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $22,566 and the high is $26,240.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in somatic bodywork is $21,830. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $23,937 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $16,078.

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Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their associate degree in somatic bodywork. About 75.1% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 131
Women 396
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The racial-ethnic distribution of somatic bodywork associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 50
Black or African American 71
Hispanic or Latino 123
White 202
International Students 7
Other Races/Ethnicities 74
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There are 90 colleges that offer an associate degree in somatic bodywork. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

91 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
70% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New York College of Health Professions tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for somatic bodywork majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,956 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 91 people received their associate degree in somatic bodywork from New York College of Health Professions. About 73% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

28 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pacific College of Health and Science comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in somatic bodywork. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,343 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,517 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 associate degrees were handed out to somatic bodywork majors at Pacific College New York. Of these students, 74% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Queensborough Community College

Bayside, New York
20 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for somatic bodywork majors who are seeking their associate degree is Queensborough Community College. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 people received their associate degree in somatic bodywork from QCC. About 78% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Universidad del Turabo

Gurabo, Puerto Rico
19 Yearly Graduations
69% Women

Universidad del Turabo is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in somatic bodywork. Roughly 11,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,652 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 associate degrees were handed out to somatic bodywork majors at Universidad del Turabo. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.

#5

Universidad Metropolitana

San Juan, Puerto Rico
17 Yearly Graduations
75% Women

Universidad Metropolitana is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in somatic bodywork. Each year, around 7,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,652 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 people received their associate degree in somatic bodywork from UMET. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

17 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Columbia Central University - Caguas is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in somatic bodywork. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,830 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,780 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 people received their associate degree in somatic bodywork from Columbia Central University - Caguas. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

16 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

WellSpring School of Allied Health - Wichita is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in somatic bodywork. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 people received their associate degree in somatic bodywork from WellSpring - Wichita. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.

#10

Mildred Elley NYC

New York, New York
13 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
91% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Mildred Elley NYC comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in somatic bodywork. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 associate degrees were handed out to somatic bodywork majors at Mildred Elley NYC. Of these students, 64% were women and 91% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Northwestern Health Sciences University

Bloomington, Minnesota
11 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northwestern Health Sciences University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in somatic bodywork. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,118 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 people received their associate degree in somatic bodywork from NWHSU. About 64% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

10 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

WellSpring School of Allied Health - Lawrence comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in somatic bodywork. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The somatic bodywork program at WellSpring School of Allied Health - Lawrence awarded 10 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 88% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Stark State College

North Canton, Ohio
10 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Stark State College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in somatic bodywork. The somatic bodywork program at Stark State College awarded 10 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#14

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, Indiana
9 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for somatic bodywork majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ivy Tech Community College. Roughly 86,100 attend the school each year. The somatic bodywork program at Ivy Tech Community College awarded 9 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

#14

Mountwest Community and Technical College

Huntington, West Virginia
9 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for somatic bodywork majors who are seeking their associate degree is Mountwest Community and Technical College. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 people received their associate degree in somatic bodywork from MCTC. About 86% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

9 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Central Oregon Community College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in somatic bodywork. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 associate degrees were handed out to somatic bodywork majors at COCC. Of these students, 88% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

Myotherapy Institute

Lincoln, Nebraska
8 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for somatic bodywork majors who are seeking their associate degree is Myotherapy Institute. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 people received their associate degree in somatic bodywork from Myotherapy Institute. About 60% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

8 Yearly Graduations
75% Women

The 17th most popular school in the country for somatic bodywork majors who are seeking their associate degree is Gateway Community and Technical College. Each year, around 4,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 people received their associate degree in somatic bodywork from Gateway.

#17

Sandhills Community College

Pinehurst, North Carolina
8 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Sandhills Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in somatic bodywork. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 associate degrees were handed out to somatic bodywork majors at SCC. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.

#17

Ridgewater College

Willmar, Minnesota
8 Yearly Graduations
91% Women

Ridgewater College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in somatic bodywork. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 people received their associate degree in somatic bodywork from Ridgewater College.

Somatic Bodywork Focus Areas

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Massage Therapy 478
Asian Bodywork Therapy 49

Below are some popular majors that are similar to somatic bodywork that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Allied Health Professions 28,716
Allied Health Services 18,673
Health/Medical Admin Services 17,203
Health Sciences & Services 10,520
Dental Support Services 7,216

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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