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Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in North Carolina

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Schools in North Carolina

266 Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

A Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage major is the 25th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Majors in North Carolina

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 188
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 66
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 66
Associate Degree 12

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a massage therapy/therapeutic massage major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of massage therapy/therapeutic massage majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 38.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 47.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 9.8%
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Jobs for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Grads in North Carolina

There are 12,940 people in the state and 304,640 people in the nation working in massage therapy/therapeutic massage jobs.

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Wages for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Jobs in North Carolina

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage grads earn an average of $41,560 in the state and $45,880 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in North Carolina that offer massage therapy/therapeutic massage degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Gwinnett College

Raleigh
61 Degrees in Major Awarded
145 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $24,604. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,994 after earning their degree at this institution.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
231 Total Students

84% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $31,688.

#3

Center for Massage

Asheville
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
54 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $21,424 a year. An average student at Center for Massage will pay a net price of $17,109.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,299 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 51% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 49%. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#5

College of Wilmington

Wilmington
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
175 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.50% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,986 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. A typical student attending SCC will pay a net price of $14,877. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time.

#7

Gaston College

Dallas
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,953 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,830. Graduates earn an average $29,346 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,774 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. A typical student attending Forsyth Tech will pay a net price of $5,631. 75% of students get financical aid.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
259 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $22,797. In their early career, MMC Fayetteville grads earn an average salary of $25,392. The full-time teacher rate is 47%.

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Careers in NC

Some of the careers massage therapy/therapeutic massage majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Massage Therapists 29% $39,590

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