2023 Best Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools
Finding the Best Somatic Bodywork & Therapeutic Services School for You
In 2020-2021, 10,751 people earned a degree or certificate in somatic bodywork and therapeutic services, making the major the #27 most popular in the United States.
Today's healthcare students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Healthcare Degree Search has created its Best Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 334 schools in the United States to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for healthcare students.
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2023 Best Somatic Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools in the United States
The following schools top our list of the Best Somatic Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Colleges.
Top 25 Top Schools in Bodywork & Therapeutic Services
Our analysis found Indiana Wellness College to be the best school for somatic bodywork and therapeutic services students who want to pursue a degree in the United States. Located in the small city of Indianapolis, Indiana Wellness College is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
After completing their degree, somatic bodywork graduates from Indiana Wellness College carry an average student debtload of $12,167.
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The excellent programs at Avenue Five Institute helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best somatic bodywork and therapeutic services schools in the United States. Avenue Five Institute is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Austin.
The average amount in student loans that somatic bodywork majors at Avenue Five Institute take out is $7,917.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Sage School of Massage & Esthetics is a great place for somatic bodywork and therapeutic services students. Located in the city of Bend, Sage School of Massage & Esthetics is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
The average amount in student loans that somatic bodywork majors at Sage School of Massage & Esthetics take out is $7,811.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools list. NVSTM is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Falls Church.
On average, somatic bodywork graduates from NVSTM take out $6,333 in student loans while working on their degree.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means The Institute of Beauty and Wellness is a great place for somatic bodywork and therapeutic services students. The Institute of Beauty and Wellness is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Milwaukee.
Somatic Bodywork majors at The Institute of Beauty and Wellness take out an average of $10,529 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Mind Body Institute ranked #6 on this year’s Best Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools list. Mind Body Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Nashville.
Somatic Bodywork majors at Mind Body Institute take out an average of $9,153 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Cortiva Institute, Cromwell came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools ranking. Located in the suburb of Cromwell, Cortiva Institute is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
After completing their degree, somatic bodywork graduates from Cortiva Institute carry an average student debtload of $7,600. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $121.
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With a ranking of #8, European Massage Therapy School-Las Vegas did quite well on this year’s best schools for somatic bodywork and therapeutic services students. European Massage Therapy School-Las Vegas is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Las Vegas.
The average amount in student loans that somatic bodywork majors at European Massage Therapy School-Las Vegas take out is $5,000.
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Cortiva Institute, Pennsylvania landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best somatic bodywork and therapeutic services programs. Located in the large suburb of King of Prussia, Cortiva Institute, Pennsylvania is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
After completing their degree, somatic bodywork graduates from Cortiva Institute, Pennsylvania carry an average student debtload of $8,151. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $41, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage-Syracuse landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best somatic bodywork and therapeutic services programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Syracuse, Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage-Syracuse is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Somatic Bodywork majors at Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage-Syracuse take out an average of $12,577 in student loans while working on their egree.
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With a ranking of #12, Aveda Institute - Madison did quite well on this year’s best schools for somatic bodywork and therapeutic services students. Aveda Institute - Madison is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Madison.
Somatic Bodywork majors at Aveda Institute - Madison take out an average of $10,529 in student loans while working on their egree.
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The Salon Professional Academy - Fargo did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for somatic bodywork and therapeutic services students. It came in at #13 on the list. TSPA - Fargo is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Fargo.
The average amount in student loans that somatic bodywork majors at TSPA - Fargo take out is $9,500.
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Lakewood School of Therapeutic Massage came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools ranking. Located in the small suburb of Port Huron, Lakewood School of Therapeutic Massage is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
On average, somatic bodywork graduates from Lakewood School of Therapeutic Massage take out $7,917 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage-Rochester did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for somatic bodywork and therapeutic services students. It came in at #15 on the list. Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage-Rochester is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Rochester.
While working on their degree, somatic bodywork majors at Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage-Rochester accumulate an average of around $12,577 in student debt.
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Rizzieri Institute ranked #16 on this year’s Best Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools list. Rizzieri School for the Healing Arts is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Voorhees.
While working on their degree, somatic bodywork majors at Rizzieri School for the Healing Arts accumulate an average of around $6,861 in student debt.
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Cortiva Institute, Texas came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools ranking. Located in the large city of Arlington, Cortiva Institute, Texas is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
After completing their degree, somatic bodywork graduates from Cortiva Institute, Texas carry an average student debtload of $7,917. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $64.
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Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools ranking. Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Medford.
While working on their degree, somatic bodywork majors at Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy accumulate an average of around $7,917 in student debt.
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East West College of the Healing Arts came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools ranking. East West College of the Healing Arts is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Portland.
Somatic Bodywork majors at East West College of the Healing Arts take out an average of $15,833 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Orion Institute came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools ranking. Located in the suburb of Perrysburg, Healing Arts Institute is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Somatic Bodywork majors at Healing Arts Institute take out an average of $7,885 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best somatic bodywork and therapeutic services programs. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Westbrook, Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
While working on their degree, somatic bodywork majors at Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook accumulate an average of around $8,127 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $88, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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With a ranking of #23, Gwinnett College did quite well on this year’s best schools for somatic bodywork and therapeutic services students. Gwinnett College - Raleigh Camppus is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Raleigh.
While working on their degree, somatic bodywork majors at Gwinnett College - Raleigh Camppus accumulate an average of around $12,270 in student debt.
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Great Bay Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for somatic bodywork and therapeutic services students. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in the suburb of Portsmouth, Great Bay Community College is a public school with a small student population.
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Healing Arts Center ranked #25 on this year’s Best Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools list. Located in the suburb of St. Louis, Healing Arts Center is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Somatic Bodywork majors at Healing Arts Center take out an average of $6,365 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional great schools for Bodywork & Therapeutic Services students that almost earned our Best Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools award.
Rank | College | Location |
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51 | Hands on Therapy | Mesquite, TX |
52 | Lexington Healing Arts Academy | Lexington, KY |
53 | Aveda Institute - South Florida | Davie, FL |
54 | Sunstate Academy | Fort Myers, FL |
55 | WellSpring School of Allied Health - Springfield | Springfield, MO |
56 | Gwinnett College - Sandy Springs | Sandy Springs, GA |
57 | Rolf Institute of Structural Integration | Boulder, CO |
58 | Aveda Institute - Tallahassee | Tallahassee, FL |
59 | Medical Institute of Palm Beach | Greenacres, FL |
60 | Pinnacle Career Institute-South Kansas City | Kansas City, MO |
61 | Lincoln Technical Institute - Lincoln | Lincoln, RI |
62 | Capri College, Davenport | Davenport, IA |
63 | Blue Cliff Career College | Mobile, AL |
64 | Holistic Massage Training Institute | Baltimore, MD |
65 | Carlson College of Massage Therapy | Anamosa, IA |
66 | New York Institute of Massage Inc | Williamsville, NY |
Somatic Bodywork & Therapeutic Services by Region
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Rankings in Majors Related to Somatic Bodywork
Somatic Bodywork & Therapeutic Services is one of 30 different types of healthcare programs to choose from.
Somatic Bodywork Concentrations
Major | Annual Graduates |
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Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | 10,595 |
Asian Bodywork Therapy | 115 |
Somatic Bodywork | 39 |
Other Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | 2 |
Most Popular Related Majors
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Nursing | 322,592 |
Health & Medical Administrative Services | 89,359 |
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 84,492 |
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
Allied Health Professions | 82,308 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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.