Basic Certificates in Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
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Education Levels of Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Majors
In 2020-2021, 6,897 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 | 6,897 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 3,186 |
| Associate Degree | 498 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 14 |
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 77.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,588 |
| Women | 5,309 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of massage therapy/therapeutic massage basic certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 404 |
| Black or African American | 1,171 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,474 |
| White | 3,070 |
| International Students | 128 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 650 |
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. Roughly 1,000 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 602 people received their basic certificate in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from National Holistic Institute. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
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. The massage therapy/therapeutic massage program at Praxis Institute awarded 285 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 47% 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 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 191 basic certificates were handed out to massage therapy/therapeutic massage majors at Palace Beauty College. Of these students, 90% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The massage therapy/therapeutic massage 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.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 144 basic certificates were handed out to massage therapy/therapeutic massage majors at 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.
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. The massage therapy/therapeutic massage 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.
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 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 103 basic certificates were handed out to massage therapy/therapeutic massage majors at ASIS Massage Education. Of these students, 82% 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. The massage therapy/therapeutic massage program at Cortiva Institute, Texas awarded 97 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 95 people received their basic certificate in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from American Massage & Bodywork Institute. Of these students, 83% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 91 basic certificates were handed out to massage therapy/therapeutic massage majors at Irene's Myomassology Institute. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 90 basic certificates were handed out to massage therapy/therapeutic massage majors at Cortiva Institute, Pennsylvania. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% 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 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 81% were women and 85% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 87 people received their basic certificate in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from Healing Arts Center. About 79% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 81 people received their basic certificate in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook. Of these students, 88% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The massage therapy/therapeutic massage 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.
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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 73 people received their basic certificate in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from Cortiva Institute, Florida. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 72 basic certificates were handed out to massage therapy/therapeutic massage majors at Atlanta Institute of Aesthetics. About 76% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $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 massage therapy/therapeutic massage majors at Acupuncture and Massage College. Of these students, 74% were women and 82% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 67 basic certificates were handed out to massage therapy/therapeutic massage majors at Healing Hands School of Holistic Health. About 85% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 800 attend the school each year. The massage therapy/therapeutic massage program at Intellitec College - Grand Junction awarded 65 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 75% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Somatic Bodywork | 28 |
| Asian Bodywork Therapy | 5 |
| Other Somatic Bodywork | 1 |
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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