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Massage Therapy Associate Degrees
There are 371 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Massage Therapy.
Education Levels of Massage Therapy Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 11,029 students earned theirMassage Therapy majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Massage Therapy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 3,558 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 390 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 13 |
| Master’s Degree | 7,068 |
Earnings of Massage Therapy Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Massage Therapy of $22,219 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $20,348 |
| 4 years | $22,219 |
| 5 years | $24,335 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Massage Therapy students with their associate degree.
Most Popular Massage Therapy Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 442 colleges that offer a associate degree in Massage Therapy. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Massage Therapy students seeking a associate degree is National Holistic Institute. This school awarded 769 associate degrees in Massage Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Massage Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dayton School of Medical Massage is a popular choice for Massage Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 512 associate degrees in Massage Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
NUC University is a popular choice for Massage Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 456 people received their associate degree in Massage Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Massage Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Praxis Institute is a popular choice for Massage Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 315 people received their associate degree in Massage Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Massage Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona School of Integrative Studies comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Massage Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 177 people received their associate degree in Massage Therapy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Massage Therapy. This school awarded 172 associate degrees in Massage Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Massage Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Healing Hands School of Holistic Health comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Massage Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their associate degree in Massage Therapy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
East West College of the Healing Arts is a popular choice for Massage Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their associate degree in Massage Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Massage Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Healing Mountain Massage School is a popular choice for Massage Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 123 associate degrees in Massage Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northwest Career College is a popular choice for Massage Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their associate degree in Massage Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Massage Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cortiva Institute-Arlington is a popular choice for Massage Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 99 associate degrees in Massage Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Massage Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage is a popular choice for Massage Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their associate degree in Massage Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Massage Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Intellitec College-Grand Junction comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Massage Therapy. This school awarded 94 associate degrees in Massage Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Massage Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lexington Healing Arts Academy comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Massage Therapy. This school awarded 88 associate degrees in Massage Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Massage Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lee Professional Institute is a popular choice for Massage Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 82 associate degrees in Massage Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Francisco School of Massage & Bodywork is a popular choice for Massage Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 81 associate degrees in Massage Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences is a popular choice for Massage Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 80 associate degrees in Massage Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
European Massage Therapy School-Las Vegas comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Massage Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their associate degree in Massage Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Massage Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Massage Therapy. This school awarded 76 associate degrees in Massage Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Massage Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Downey Adult School is a popular choice for Massage Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 76 associate degrees in Massage Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Massage Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Massage Therapy that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Asian Bodywork Therapy | 140 |
| Somatic Bodywork | 28 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services, Other | — |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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