Massage Therapy at Northwestern Health Sciences University
If you plan to study Massage Therapy, take a look at what Northwestern Health Sciences University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northwestern Health Sciences University is in Bloomington, MN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 41 massage therapy degrees were awarded at Northwestern Health Sciences University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northwestern Health Sciences University
Online coursework is an option at Northwestern Health Sciences University. Of 1,101 students, 210 (19%) studied exclusively online and 727 (66%) took at least some classes online.
Massage Therapy Rankings at Northwestern Health Sciences University
Rankings can help you compare Northwestern Health Sciences University’s Massage Therapy program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #1 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #1 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #6 of 220 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #7 of 7 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #18 of 19 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #165 of 214 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Massage Therapy graduates at Northwestern Health Sciences University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Massage Therapy graduates at Northwestern Health Sciences University are 80% women (33) and 20% men (8).
Massage Therapy Associate’s Program at Northwestern Health Sciences University
Of the 16 associate’s massage therapy graduates at Northwestern Health Sciences University, 75% were women (12) and 25% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Massage Therapy associate’s degree recipients at Northwestern Health Sciences University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 19% of Massage Therapy associate’s degree recipients at Northwestern Health Sciences University, lower than the national average of 54%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Massage Therapy Graduates
Graduates of the Massage Therapy program at Northwestern Health Sciences University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Massage Therapy majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
| Massage Therapists | $44,831 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.