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Basic Certificates in Somatic Bodywork & Therapeutic Services

6,931 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 301 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a basic certificate in somatic bodywork. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 49% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.9% of somatic bodywork graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Somatic Bodywork Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6,931 students earned their basic certificate in somatic bodywork. This makes it the 11th most popular basic certificate program in the country.

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Basic Certificate 6,931
Undergraduate Certificate 3,268
Associate Degree 538
Bachelor’s Degree 14

Earnings of Somatic Bodywork Majors With Basic Certificates

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for somatic bodywork majors with their basic certificate due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their basic certificate in somatic bodywork. About 76.9% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 1,598
Women 5,333
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The racial-ethnic distribution of somatic bodywork basic certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 404
Black or African American 1,171
Hispanic or Latino 1,477
White 3,097
International Students 130
Other Races/Ethnicities 652
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There are 301 colleges that offer a basic certificate in somatic bodywork. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

National Holistic Institute

Emeryville, California
602 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
61% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

National Holistic Institute tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for somatic bodywork majors who are seeking their basic certificate. Each year, around 1,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 602 basic certificates were handed out to somatic bodywork majors at National Holistic Institute. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.

#2

Praxis Institute

Miami, Florida
285 Yearly Graduations
47% Women

Praxis Institute comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in somatic bodywork. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 285 basic certificates were handed out to somatic bodywork majors at Praxis Institute. About 47% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Palace Beauty College

Los Angeles, California
191 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for somatic bodywork majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Palace Beauty College. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 191 people received their basic certificate in somatic bodywork from Palace Beauty College. Of these students, 90% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

152 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
69% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in somatic bodywork. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. The somatic bodywork program at Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage awarded 152 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 74% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

144 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
65% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in somatic bodywork. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 144 people received their basic certificate in somatic bodywork from Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy. About 67% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

108 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

East West College of the Healing Arts comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in somatic bodywork. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. The somatic bodywork program at East West College of the Healing Arts awarded 108 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 74% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

103 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for somatic bodywork majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Arizona School of Integrative Studies. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. The somatic bodywork program at Arizona School of Integrative Studies awarded 103 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 82% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Cortiva Institute, Texas

Arlington, Texas
97 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Cortiva Institute, Texas comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in somatic bodywork. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 97 basic certificates were handed out to somatic bodywork majors at Cortiva Institute, Texas. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.

95 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
51% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

American Massage & Bodywork Institute is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in somatic bodywork. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 95 basic certificates were handed out to somatic bodywork majors at American Massage & Bodywork Institute. Of these students, 83% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Irene's Myomassology Institute

Southfield, Michigan
91 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Irene's Myomassology Institute comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in somatic bodywork. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. The somatic bodywork program at Irene's Myomassology Institute awarded 91 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.

#11

Cortiva Institute, Pennsylvania

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
90 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Cortiva Institute, Pennsylvania comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in somatic bodywork. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 90 basic certificates were handed out to somatic bodywork majors at Cortiva Institute, Pennsylvania. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.

89 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
85% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

European Massage Therapy School-Las Vegas is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in somatic bodywork. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 89 basic certificates were handed out to somatic bodywork majors at European Massage Therapy School-Las Vegas. Of these students, 81% were women and 85% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Healing Arts Center

St. Louis, Missouri
87 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Healing Arts Center is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in somatic bodywork. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 87 basic certificates were handed out to somatic bodywork majors at Healing Arts Center. About 79% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook

Westbrook, Maine
81 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in somatic bodywork. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 81 basic certificates were handed out to somatic bodywork majors at Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook. Of these students, 88% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Myotherapy College of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
78 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Myotherapy College of Utah is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in somatic bodywork. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. The somatic bodywork program at Myotherapy College of Utah awarded 78 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 73% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Cortiva Institute, Florida

St. Petersburg, Florida
73 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Cortiva Institute, Florida is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in somatic bodywork. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 73 people received their basic certificate in somatic bodywork from Cortiva Institute, Florida. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

#17

Atlanta School of Massage

Atlanta, Georgia
72 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Atlanta School of Massage comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in somatic bodywork. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 72 people received their basic certificate in somatic bodywork from Atlanta Institute of Aesthetics. About 76% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

72 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
82% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Acupuncture and Massage College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in somatic bodywork. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,020 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 72 basic certificates were handed out to somatic bodywork majors at Acupuncture and Massage College. Of these students, 74% were women and 82% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Healing Hands School of Holistic Health

Escondido, California
67 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Healing Hands School of Holistic Health comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in somatic bodywork. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 67 people received their basic certificate in somatic bodywork from Healing Hands School of Holistic Health. About 85% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#20

Intellitec College - Grand Junction

Grand Junction, Colorado
65 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 20th most popular school in the country for somatic bodywork majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Intellitec College - Grand Junction. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 65 people received their basic certificate in somatic bodywork from Intellitec College - Grand Junction. About 75% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Somatic Bodywork Concentrations

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Massage Therapy 6,897
Somatic Bodywork 28
Asian Bodywork Therapy 5
Other Somatic Bodywork 1

Below are some popular majors that are similar to somatic bodywork that offer basic certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 38,505
Allied Health Professions 20,874
Allied Health Services 17,589
Health/Medical Admin Services 16,095
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 9,031

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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