Massage Therapy Master’s Degrees
There are 371 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Massage Therapy.
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Education Levels of Massage Therapy Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 11,029 students earned theirMassage Therapy majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Massage Therapy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 3,558 |
| Associate’s Degree | 390 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 13 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 7,068 |
Earnings of Massage Therapy Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Massage Therapy of $22,219 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $20,348 |
| 4 years | $22,219 |
| 5 years | $24,335 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Massage Therapy students with their master’s degree.
Most Popular Massage Therapy Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 442 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Massage Therapy. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Massage Therapy students seeking a master's degree is National Holistic Institute. During the most recent year for which we have data, 769 people received their master's degree in Massage Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Massage Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dayton School of Medical Massage comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Massage Therapy. This school awarded 512 master's degrees in Massage Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
NUC University is a popular choice for Massage Therapy majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 456 people received their master's degree in Massage Therapy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Praxis Institute is a popular choice for Massage Therapy majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 315 people received their master's degree in Massage Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Massage Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona School of Integrative Studies is a popular choice for Massage Therapy majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 177 master's degrees in Massage Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Massage Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Massage Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 172 people received their master's degree in Massage Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Massage Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Healing Hands School of Holistic Health comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Massage Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their master's degree in Massage Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Massage Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
East West College of the Healing Arts is a popular choice for Massage Therapy majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their master's degree in Massage Therapy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Healing Mountain Massage School is a popular choice for Massage Therapy majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their master's degree in Massage Therapy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northwest Career College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Massage Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their master's degree in Massage Therapy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cortiva Institute-Arlington comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Massage Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their master's degree in Massage Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Massage Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage is a popular choice for Massage Therapy majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their master's degree in Massage Therapy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Intellitec College-Grand Junction comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Massage Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their master's degree in Massage Therapy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lexington Healing Arts Academy is a popular choice for Massage Therapy majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 88 master's degrees in Massage Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lee Professional Institute is a popular choice for Massage Therapy majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 82 master's degrees in Massage Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Massage Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Francisco School of Massage & Bodywork comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Massage Therapy. This school awarded 81 master's degrees in Massage Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Massage Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their master's degree in Massage Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Massage Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
European Massage Therapy School-Las Vegas comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Massage Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their master's degree in Massage Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Massage Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Massage Therapy. This school awarded 76 master's degrees in Massage Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Massage Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Downey Adult School comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Massage Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their master's degree in Massage Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Massage Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Massage Therapy that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Asian Bodywork Therapy | 140 |
| Somatic Bodywork | 28 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services, Other | — |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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