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Career Outlook

Massage therapy continues to be one of the fastest growing professions in the healthcare and wellness industry.

18% job growth projected from 2023 to 2033 — much faster than the average for all occupations. — U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (April 17, 2024)

With an estimated 22,000 job openings annually, massage therapy offers a promising future for those entering the field.

National Recognition

Massage therapy is gaining recognition as a top career nationwide:

  • #5 Most In-Demand Healthcare Job — CNBC, based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data
  • #6 Best Job Without a College Degree — U.S. News & World Report

Major Employers

Our graduates are employed by many of the top national franchises and spa chains, including:

  • Massage Envy
  • Hand & Stone
  • Elements
  • Woodhouse Day Spa
  • Massage Heights
  • Spavia
  • The NOW

Employment Opportunities

Licensed Massage Therapists (LMTs) are employed in a wide variety of settings, including:

  • Day spas & wellness centers
  • Franchise massage clinics
  • Resorts & cruise ships
  • Hospitals & physician offices
  • Chiropractic & pain management clinics
  • Corporate wellness programs
  • Private practice
  • In-home and mobile massage services

Earning Potential

Massage therapy offers not only a rewarding career but also competitive pay.

  • Median Annual Salary: $57,950 — U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024)

Be Your Own Boss

Massage therapy offers unmatched flexibility for entrepreneurial-minded individuals. Many Licensed Massage Therapists choose to:

  • Work independently
  • Set their own hours
  • Build a private client base
  • Offer in-home or mobile services
  • Run their own wellness business

Follow the links below to learn more about becoming a massage therapist:

For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program and other important information, please visit Program and Gainful Employment Disclosures.

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