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Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Schools in Mississippi
In 2021-2022, 47 students earned their Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage degrees in MS.
As a degree choice, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage is the 38th most popular major in the state.
Education Levels of Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Majors in Mississippi
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
Education Level | Number of Grads |
---|---|
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years | 29 |
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years | 29 |
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year | 17 |
Associate Degree | 1 |
Gender Distribution
In Mississippi, a massage therapy/therapeutic massage major is more popular with women than with men.
Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of massage therapy/therapeutic massage majors in Mississippi is as follows:
- Asian: 2.1%
- Black or African American: 48.9%
- Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
- White: 36.2%
- Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
- Other Races: 8.5%
Jobs for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Grads in Mississippi
1,990 people in the state and 304,640 in the nation are employed in jobs related to massage therapy/therapeutic massage.
Wages for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Jobs in Mississippi
In this state, massage therapy/therapeutic massage grads earn an average of $29,080. Nationwide, they make an average of $45,880.
Most Popular Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Programs in MS
There are 4 colleges in Mississippi that offer massage therapy/therapeutic massage degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:
Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,104. 71% of the teachers are full time.
The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Blue Cliff College - Gulfport grads earn an average salary of $19,146.
21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.20%. A typical student attending Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College will pay a net price of $9,290.
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Careers in MS
Some of the careers massage therapy/therapeutic massage majors go into include:
Job Title | MS Job Growth | MS Median Salary |
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Massage Therapists | 15% | $32,010 |
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