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2023 Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Basic Certificate Trade Schools
Finding the Best Somatic Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Basic Certificate School for You
Somatic Bodywork & Therapeutic Services is the #17 most popular major in the country with 10,622 degrees and certificates awarded in 2021-2022.
With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Basic Certificate Trade Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 301 schools in the United States to see which basic certificate programs were the most popular for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Somatic Bodywork & Therapeutic Services program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Somatic Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Basic Certificate Schools in the United States
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Somatic Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Basic Certificate Colleges.
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Our 2023 rankings named National Holistic Institute the most popular school in the United States for somatic bodywork & therapeutic services students working on their basic certificate. National Holistic Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Emeryville.
Women make up 73% of the somatic bodywork majors at the school.
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The in-demand basic certificate programs at Praxis Institute helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular somatic bodywork & therapeutic services schools in the United States. Praxis Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Miami.
Women make up 49% of the somatic bodywork majors at the school.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Palace Beauty College is a great place for somatic bodywork & therapeutic services students working on their basic certificate. Located in the city of Los Angeles, Palace Beauty College is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Women make up 93% of the somatic bodywork majors at the school.
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Out of the 301 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage landed the # 4 spot on the list. NVSTM is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Falls Church.
About 72% of the students majoring in somatic bodywork at the school are women while 28% are male.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy is a great place for somatic bodywork & therapeutic services students working on their basic certificate. Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.
About 78% of the students majoring in somatic bodywork at the school are women while 22% are male.
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East West College of the Healing Arts came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Basic Certificate Trade Schools ranking. East West College of the Healing Arts is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Portland.
Of the 118 students majoring in somatic bodywork at East West College of the Healing Arts, 22% are male and 78% are female.
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Arizona School of Integrative Studies came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Basic Certificate Trade Schools ranking. ASIS Massage Education is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Tucson.
Of the 135 students majoring in somatic bodywork at ASIS Massage Education, 27% are male and 73% are female.
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With a ranking of #8, Cortiva Institute, Texas did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for somatic bodywork & therapeutic services students working on their basic certificate. Located in the large city of Arlington, Cortiva Institute, Texas is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Of the 99 students majoring in somatic bodywork at Cortiva Institute, Texas, 24% are male and 76% are female.
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With a ranking of #9, American Massage & Bodywork Institute did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for somatic bodywork & therapeutic services students working on their basic certificate. American Massage & Bodywork Institute is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Vienna.
Women make up 70% of the somatic bodywork majors at the school.
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Irene’s Myomassology Institute did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for somatic bodywork & therapeutic services students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #10 on the list. Irene's Myomassology Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of Southfield.
About 80% of the students majoring in somatic bodywork at the school are women while 20% are male.
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Cortiva Institute, Pennsylvania ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Basic Certificate Trade Schools list. Located in the large suburb of King of Prussia, Cortiva Institute, Pennsylvania is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Women make up 67% of the somatic bodywork majors at the school.
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European Massage Therapy School-Las Vegas came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Basic Certificate Trade Schools ranking. European Massage Therapy School-Las Vegas is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Las Vegas.
Of the 71 students majoring in somatic bodywork at European Massage Therapy School-Las Vegas, 23% are male and 77% are female.
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Healing Arts Center did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for somatic bodywork & therapeutic services students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the large suburb of St. Louis, Healing Arts Center is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Of the 69 students majoring in somatic bodywork at Healing Arts Center, 17% are male and 83% are female.
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Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for somatic bodywork & therapeutic services students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in the suburb of Westbrook, Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
About 85% of the students majoring in somatic bodywork at the school are women while 15% are male.
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Myotherapy College of Utah came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Basic Certificate Trade Schools ranking. Myotherapy College of Utah is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Millcreek City.
About 71% of the students majoring in somatic bodywork at the school are women while 29% are male.
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Cortiva Institute, Florida landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate somatic bodywork & therapeutic services programs. Located in the large city of St. Petersburg, Cortiva Institute, Florida is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
About 82% of the students majoring in somatic bodywork at the school are women while 18% are male.
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Atlanta School of Massage came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Basic Certificate Trade Schools ranking. Atlanta Institute of Aesthetics is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Atlanta.
Of the 56 students majoring in somatic bodywork at Atlanta Institute of Aesthetics, 16% are male and 84% are female.
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Acupuncture and Massage College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for somatic bodywork & therapeutic services students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in the small city of Miami, Acupuncture and Massage College is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Women make up 75% of the somatic bodywork majors at the school.
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Healing Hands School of Holistic Health did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for somatic bodywork & therapeutic services students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #19 on the list. Healing Hands School of Holistic Health is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Escondido.
Of the 65 students majoring in somatic bodywork at Healing Hands School of Holistic Health, 20% are male and 80% are female.
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Intellitec College - Grand Junction landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate somatic bodywork & therapeutic services programs. Intellitec College - Grand Junction is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of Grand Junction.
Of the 86 students majoring in somatic bodywork at Intellitec College - Grand Junction, 30% are male and 70% are female.
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Colorado School of Healing Arts came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Basic Certificate Trade Schools ranking. CSHA is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Lakewood.
Of the 65 students majoring in somatic bodywork at CSHA, 26% are male and 74% are female.
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Southwest Institute of Healing Arts landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate somatic bodywork & therapeutic services programs. SWIHA is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Tempe.
About 78% of the students majoring in somatic bodywork at the school are women while 22% are male.
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With a ranking of #23, Southeastern College - Charlotte did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for somatic bodywork & therapeutic services students working on their basic certificate. Located in the city of Charlotte, Southeastern College - Charlotte is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Of the 78 students majoring in somatic bodywork at Southeastern College - Charlotte, 24% are male and 76% are female.
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With a ranking of #23, WellSpring School of Allied Health - Springfield did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for somatic bodywork & therapeutic services students working on their basic certificate. WellSpring - Springfield is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Springfield.
Of the 59 students majoring in somatic bodywork at WellSpring - Springfield, 22% are male and 78% are female.
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Sarasota School of Massage Therapy did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for somatic bodywork & therapeutic services students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #23 on the list. Located in the suburb of Sarasota, Sarasota School of Massage Therapy is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
About 69% of the students majoring in somatic bodywork at the school are women while 31% are male.
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Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Basic Certificate Trade Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Institute for Therapeutic Massage | HASKELL, NJ |
| 46 | Mind Body Institute | Madison, TN |
| 48 | International School of Skin Nailcare & Massage Therapy | Sandy Springs, GA |
| 49 | Spa Tech Institute-Plymouth | Plymouth, MA |
| 50 | Florida College of Natural Health-Pompano Beach | Pompano Beach, FL |
| 50 | Centura College - Chesapeake | Chesapeake, VA |
| 50 | Concorde Career College - Memphis | Memphis, TN |
| 53 | The College of Health Care Professions - Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX |
| 53 | Cayce/Reilly School of Massage | Virginia Beach, VA |
| 53 | Concorde Career College - Southaven | Southaven, MS |
| 53 | Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy | Medford, MA |
| 53 | Blue Cliff College - Metairie | Metairie, LA |
| 58 | Academy of Massage and Bodywork | Bear, DE |
| 58 | American Institute - Clifton | CLIFTON, NJ |
| 60 | Rogue Community College | Grants Pass, OR |
| 60 | Spa Tech Institute-Westboro | Westborough, MA |
| 60 | Fortis Institute - Wayne | Wayne, NJ |
| 60 | Medical Training College | Baton Rouge, LA |
Somatic Bodywork & Therapeutic Services by Region
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Majors Related to Somatic Bodywork
One of 11 majors within the trade school area of study, somatic bodywork & therapeutic services has other similar majors worth exploring.
Somatic Bodywork Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | 10,445 |
| Asian Bodywork Therapy | 124 |
| Somatic Bodywork | 52 |
| Other Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | 1 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 88,600 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 85,339 |
| Allied Health Professions | 83,905 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 83,587 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 36,762 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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