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Associate Degrees in Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Education Levels of Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Majors
In 2021-2022, 478 associate degrees were awarded to massage therapy/therapeutic massage majors. This earns it the #75 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in massage therapy/therapeutic massage at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Basic Certificate | 7,098 |
Undergraduate Certificate | 2,858 |
Associate Degree | 478 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 11 |
Earnings of Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Majors With Associate Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for massage therapy/therapeutic massage students who are associate degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. About 75.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 115 |
Women | 363 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of massage therapy/therapeutic massage associate degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 47 |
Black or African American | 65 |
Hispanic or Latino | 118 |
White | 179 |
International Students | 7 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 62 |
Most Popular Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 85 colleges that offer an associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for massage therapy/therapeutic massage students seekingan associate degree is New York College of Health Professions. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. 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 massage therapy/therapeutic massage from New York College of Health Professions. Of these students, 73% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Queensborough Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 people received their associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from QCC. Of these students, 78% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Universidad del Turabo comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Each year, around 11,100 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, 19 people received their associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from Universidad del Turabo. About 69% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia Central University - Caguas comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. 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 massage therapy/therapeutic massage from Columbia Central University - Caguas. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Universidad Metropolitana is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Roughly 7,700 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. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 people received their associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from UMET. About 75% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
WellSpring School of Allied Health - Wichita comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The massage therapy/therapeutic massage program at WellSpring School of Allied Health - Wichita awarded 16 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 83% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for massage therapy/therapeutic massage majors who are seeking their associate degree is Mildred Elley NYC. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 associate degrees were handed out to massage therapy/therapeutic massage majors at Mildred Elley NYC. Around 91% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
Northwestern Health Sciences University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. 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. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 associate degrees were handed out to massage therapy/therapeutic massage majors at NWHSU. Of these students, 64% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for massage therapy/therapeutic massage majors who are seeking their associate degree is WellSpring School of Allied Health - Lawrence. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The massage therapy/therapeutic massage program at WellSpring School of Allied Health - Lawrence awarded 10 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
Stark State College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. The massage therapy/therapeutic massage program at Stark State College awarded 10 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Mountwest Community and Technical College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 people received their associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from MCTC. Of these students, 86% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Each year, around 86,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 people received their associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from Ivy Tech Community College. About 86% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Central Oregon Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 associate degrees were handed out to massage therapy/therapeutic massage majors at COCC. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
Ridgewater College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. The massage therapy/therapeutic massage program at Ridgewater College awarded 8 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year.
Sandhills Community College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 people received their associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from SCC. About 83% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Gateway Community and Technical College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Roughly 4,000 attend the school each year. The massage therapy/therapeutic massage program at Gateway Community and Technical College awarded 8 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year.
Myotherapy Institute comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 people received their associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from Myotherapy Institute. Of these students, 60% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Morrisville State College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 people received their associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from Morrisville State College.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to massage therapy/therapeutic massage that offer associate degrees.
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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.
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