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Associate Degrees in Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

387 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 85 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer an associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 49% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.3% of massage therapy/therapeutic massage graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 387 people earned their associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. This earns it the #34 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree 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 6,930
Undergraduate Certificate 3,023
Associate Degree 387
Bachelor’s Degree 12

Earnings of Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Majors With Associate Degrees

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

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. About 69.5% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 118
Women 269
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The racial-ethnic distribution of massage therapy/therapeutic massage associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 23
Black or African American 58
Hispanic or Latino 99
White 161
International Students 1
Other Races/Ethnicities 45
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There are 85 colleges that offer an associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

91 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
62% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New York College of Health Professions tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for massage therapy/therapeutic massage majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from New York College of Health Professions. About 74% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Queensborough Community College

Bayside, New York
20 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
68% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Queensborough Community College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Each year, around 12,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from QCC. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.

#3

Universidad del Turabo

Gurabo, Puerto Rico
19 Yearly Graduations
59% Women

Universidad del Turabo is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,652 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from Universidad del Turabo. Of these students, 59% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

17 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

Columbia Central University - Caguas is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,314 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,780 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from Columbia Central University - Caguas. About 67% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Universidad Metropolitana

San Juan, Puerto Rico
17 Yearly Graduations
56% Women

The 4th most popular school in the country for massage therapy/therapeutic massage majors who are seeking their associate degree is Universidad Metropolitana. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,652 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from UMET. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.

16 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

WellSpring School of Allied Health - Wichita is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from WellSpring - Wichita. About 93% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Mildred Elley NYC

New York, New York
13 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Mildred Elley NYC comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from Mildred Elley NYC. Of these students, 75% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Northwestern Health Sciences University

Bloomington, Minnesota
11 Yearly Graduations
94% Women

Northwestern Health Sciences University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,570 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from NWHSU.

#11

Stark State College

North Canton, Ohio
10 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

Stark State College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Each year, around 10,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from Stark State College.

10 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

WellSpring School of Allied Health - Lawrence comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from WellSpring - Lawrence. Of these students, 56% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, Indiana
9 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ivy Tech Community College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Each year, around 63,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from Ivy Tech Community College. About 70% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

9 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Central Oregon Community College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from COCC. About 73% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Mountwest Community and Technical College

Huntington, West Virginia
9 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

The 13th most popular school in the country for massage therapy/therapeutic massage majors who are seeking their associate degree is Mountwest Community and Technical College. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from MCTC.

8 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 16th most popular school in the country for massage therapy/therapeutic massage majors who are seeking their associate degree is Gateway Community and Technical College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from Gateway.

#16

Ridgewater College

Willmar, Minnesota
8 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Ridgewater College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from Ridgewater College.

#16

Sandhills Community College

Pinehurst, North Carolina
8 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for massage therapy/therapeutic massage majors who are seeking their associate degree is Sandhills Community College. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from SCC. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

#16

Myotherapy Institute

Lincoln, Nebraska
8 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Myotherapy Institute is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from Myotherapy Institute. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#20

Phoenix College

Phoenix, Arizona
7 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Phoenix College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from Phoenix College. About 67% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to massage therapy/therapeutic massage that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Asian Bodywork Therapy 46

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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