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Basic Certificates in Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Education Levels of Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Majors
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7,098 students earned their basic certificate in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. This earns it the #11 spot on the list of the most popular basic certificate 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 |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 7,098 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2,858 |
| Associate Degree | 478 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 11 |
Earnings of Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Majors With Basic Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for massage therapy/therapeutic massage majors who have their basic certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their basic certificate in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. About 76.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,646 |
| Women | 5,452 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of massage therapy/therapeutic massage basic certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 368 |
| Black or African American | 1,403 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,576 |
| White | 3,062 |
| International Students | 65 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 624 |
Most Popular Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 298 colleges that offer a basic certificate in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
National Holistic Institute tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for massage therapy/therapeutic massage majors who are seeking their basic certificate. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 602 people received their basic certificate in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from National Holistic Institute. Of these students, 73% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for massage therapy/therapeutic massage majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Praxis Institute. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 285 people received their basic certificate in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from Praxis Institute. About 49% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for massage therapy/therapeutic massage majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Palace Beauty College. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 191 basic certificates were handed out to massage therapy/therapeutic massage majors at Palace Beauty College. Around 66% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for massage therapy/therapeutic massage majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 152 people received their basic certificate in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from NVSTM. Of these students, 72% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for massage therapy/therapeutic massage majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 144 people received their basic certificate in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy. About 78% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for massage therapy/therapeutic massage majors who are seeking their basic certificate is East West College of the Healing Arts. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 108 basic certificates were handed out to massage therapy/therapeutic massage majors at East West College of the Healing Arts. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
Arizona School of Integrative Studies comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 103 people received their basic certificate in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from ASIS Massage Education. Of these students, 73% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Cortiva Institute, Texas comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 97 people received their basic certificate in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from Cortiva Institute, Texas. Of these students, 76% were women and 74% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
American Massage & Bodywork Institute is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 95 people received their basic certificate in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from American Massage & Bodywork Institute. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
Irene's Myomassology Institute is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 91 people received their basic certificate in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from Irene's Myomassology Institute. About 80% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for massage therapy/therapeutic massage majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Cortiva Institute, Pennsylvania. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 90 people received their basic certificate in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from Cortiva Institute, Pennsylvania. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
European Massage Therapy School-Las Vegas comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The massage therapy/therapeutic massage program at European Massage Therapy School-Las Vegas awarded 89 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
Healing Arts Center comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 87 people received their basic certificate in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from Healing Arts Center. Of these students, 83% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The massage therapy/therapeutic massage program at Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook awarded 81 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 85% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for massage therapy/therapeutic massage majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Myotherapy College of Utah. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The massage therapy/therapeutic massage program at Myotherapy College of Utah awarded 78 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 71% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Cortiva Institute, Florida comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 73 basic certificates were handed out to massage therapy/therapeutic massage majors at Cortiva Institute, Florida. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
Atlanta School of Massage comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 72 people received their basic certificate in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from Atlanta Institute of Aesthetics. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
Acupuncture and Massage College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,564 per year. The massage therapy/therapeutic massage program at Acupuncture and Massage College awarded 72 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 82% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Healing Hands School of Holistic Health comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 67 people received their basic certificate in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from Healing Hands School of Holistic Health. Of these students, 80% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 20th most popular school in the country for massage therapy/therapeutic massage majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Intellitec College - Grand Junction. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. The massage therapy/therapeutic massage program at Intellitec College - Grand Junction awarded 65 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 70% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
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| Somatic Bodywork | 47 |
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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