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Undergraduate Certificate in Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Undergraduate Certificates in Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

2,858 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
An undergraduate certificate in massage therapy/therapeutic massage is offered at 202 colleges in the United States. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 50% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.1% of massage therapy/therapeutic massage graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Majors

In 2021-2022, 2,858 earned their undergraduate certificate in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. This earns it the #19 spot on the list of the most popular undergraduate 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 Undergraduate Certificates

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for massage therapy/therapeutic massage majors with their undergraduate certificate due to lack of data.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for massage therapy/therapeutic massage majors who have their undergraduate certificate is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their undergraduate certificate in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. About 77.7% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 636
Women 2,222
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The racial-ethnic distribution of massage therapy/therapeutic massage undergraduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 64
Black or African American 553
Hispanic or Latino 643
White 1,289
International Students 4
Other Races/Ethnicities 305
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There are 202 colleges that offer an undergraduate certificate in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

293 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for massage therapy/therapeutic massage students seekingan undergraduate certificate is Dayton School of Medical Massage. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. The massage therapy/therapeutic massage program at Dayton School of Medical Massage awarded 293 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 84% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

National University College

Bayamon, Puerto Rico
266 Yearly Graduations
65% Women

The 2nd most popular school in the country for massage therapy/therapeutic massage majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is National University College. Each year, around 24,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,448 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,448 per year. The massage therapy/therapeutic massage program at National University College awarded 266 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.

#3

National Holistic Institute

Emeryville, California
199 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

National Holistic Institute is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. The massage therapy/therapeutic massage program at National Holistic Institute awarded 199 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.

#4

Indiana Wellness College

Carmel, Indiana
81 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for massage therapy/therapeutic massage majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Indiana Wellness College. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 81 undergraduate certificates were handed out to massage therapy/therapeutic massage majors at Indiana Wellness College. About 84% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

76 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

WellSpring School of Allied Health - Kansas City comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 76 undergraduate certificates were handed out to massage therapy/therapeutic massage majors at WellSpring - Kansas City. Of these students, 78% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Cortiva Institute, Cromwell

Cromwell, Connecticut
67 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Cortiva Institute, Cromwell is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. The massage therapy/therapeutic massage program at Cortiva Institute, Cromwell awarded 67 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 75% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Northwest Career College

Las Vegas, Nevada
63 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
68% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for massage therapy/therapeutic massage majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Northwest Career College. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 63 people received their undergraduate certificate in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from Northwest Career College. About 68% of this group were women, and 68% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Gwinnett College

Raleigh, North Carolina
61 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for massage therapy/therapeutic massage majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Gwinnett College. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 61 people received their undergraduate certificate in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from Gwinnett College - Raleigh Camppus. Of these students, 78% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Healing Mountain Massage School

Salt Lake City, Utah
60 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Healing Mountain Massage School is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 60 people received their undergraduate certificate in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from Healing Mtn. School. Of these students, 72% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Southern California Health Institute

North Hollywood, California
56 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for massage therapy/therapeutic massage majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Southern California Health Institute. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 56 people received their undergraduate certificate in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from SOCHI. About 44% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Parker University

Dallas, Texas
48 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Parker University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,950 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 48 people received their undergraduate certificate in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from Parker University. Of these students, 79% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette

Lafayette, Louisiana
47 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 47 undergraduate certificates were handed out to massage therapy/therapeutic massage majors at Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.

47 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Cuyahoga Community College District is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 47 people received their undergraduate certificate in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from Cuyahoga Community College District. About 87% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Clary Sage College

Tulsa, Oklahoma
46 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for massage therapy/therapeutic massage majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Clary Sage College. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 46 people received their undergraduate certificate in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from Clary Sage College. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.

#17

Alaska Career College

Anchorage, Alaska
43 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Alaska Career College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 43 undergraduate certificates were handed out to massage therapy/therapeutic massage majors at Alaska Career College. About 84% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Aveda Institute - Tallahassee

Tallahassee, Florida
38 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
54% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Aveda Institute - Tallahassee comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. The massage therapy/therapeutic massage program at Aveda Institute - Tallahassee awarded 38 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.

#20

New York Institute of Massage Inc

Williamsville, New York
35 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 20th most popular school in the country for massage therapy/therapeutic massage majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is New York Institute of Massage Inc. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The massage therapy/therapeutic massage program at New York Institute of Massage Inc awarded 35 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 80% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to massage therapy/therapeutic massage that offer undergraduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Asian Bodywork Therapy 75
Somatic Bodywork 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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