2023 Most Popular 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 Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools ranking. This report analyzed 490 schools in the United States to see which ones were the most popular programs for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Somatic Bodywork & Therapeutic Services program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Somatic Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools in the United States
Check out the somatic bodywork programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the United States.
Top 25 Most Popular Schools in Bodywork & Therapeutic Services
Our analysis found National Holistic Institute to be the most popular school for somatic bodywork and therapeutic services students who want to pursue a degree in the United States. National Holistic Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Emeryville.
The average amount in student loans that somatic bodywork majors at National Holistic Institute take out is $9,500. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $74, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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The excellent programs at Dayton School of Medical Massage 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. Dayton School of Medical Massage is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Dayton.
The average amount in student loans that somatic bodywork majors at Dayton School of Medical Massage take out is $13,458. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $93, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Praxis Institute. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools list. Praxis Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Miami.
On average, somatic bodywork graduates from Praxis Institute take out $8,993 in student loans while working on their degree.
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The excellent programs at National University College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best somatic bodywork and therapeutic services schools in the United States. Located in the midsize city of Bayamon, National University College is a private for-profit college with a very large student population.
While working on their degree, somatic bodywork majors at National University College accumulate an average of around $5,875 in student debt.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Palace Beauty College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools list. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, Palace Beauty College is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
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Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools ranking. NVSTM is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Falls Church.
Somatic Bodywork majors at NVSTM take out an average of $6,333 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools ranking. Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.
On average, somatic bodywork graduates from Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy take out $9,953 in student loans while working on their degree.
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East West College of the Healing Arts ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools list. East West College of the Healing Arts is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Portland.
On average, somatic bodywork graduates from East West College of the Healing Arts take out $15,833 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Arizona School of Integrative Studies landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular somatic bodywork and therapeutic services programs. ASIS Massage Education is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Tucson.
The average amount in student loans that somatic bodywork majors at ASIS Massage Education take out is $8,444.
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Healing Hands School of Holistic Health landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular somatic bodywork and therapeutic services programs. Healing Hands School of Holistic Health is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Escondido.
The average amount in student loans that somatic bodywork majors at Healing Hands School of Holistic Health take out is $9,486.
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Cortiva Institute, Texas ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools list. Located in the large city of Arlington, Cortiva Institute, Texas is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
The average amount in student loans that somatic bodywork majors at Cortiva Institute, Texas take out is $7,917. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $64.
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With a ranking of #12, American Massage & Bodywork Institute did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for somatic bodywork and therapeutic services students. American Massage & Bodywork Institute is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Vienna.
Somatic Bodywork majors at American Massage & Bodywork Institute take out an average of $7,389 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Irene’s Myomassology Institute came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools ranking. Irene's Myomassology Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of Southfield.
After completing their degree, somatic bodywork graduates from Irene's Myomassology Institute carry an average student debt load of $7,389.
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New York College of Health Professions came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools ranking. New York College of Health Professions is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Syosset.
On average, somatic bodywork graduates from New York College of Health Professions take out $30,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Cortiva Institute, Pennsylvania came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools ranking. Located in the suburb of King of Prussia, Cortiva Institute, Pennsylvania is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
While working on their degree, somatic bodywork majors at Cortiva Institute, Pennsylvania accumulate an average of around $8,151 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $41, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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European Massage Therapy School-Las Vegas came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools ranking. European Massage Therapy School-Las Vegas is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Las Vegas.
After completing their degree, somatic bodywork graduates from European Massage Therapy School-Las Vegas carry an average student debt load of $5,000.
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Healing Arts Center came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools ranking. Located in the suburb of St. Louis, Healing Arts Center is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
After completing their degree, somatic bodywork graduates from Healing Arts Center carry an average student debt load of $6,365.
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Indiana Wellness College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools list. Located in the small city of Indianapolis, Indiana Wellness College is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
After completing their degree, somatic bodywork graduates from Indiana Wellness College carry an average student debt load of $12,167.
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Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools ranking. Located in the suburb of Westbrook, Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
On average, somatic bodywork graduates from Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook take out $8,127 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $88, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Myotherapy College of Utah ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools list. Located in the large suburb of Salt Lake City, Myotherapy College of Utah is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
On average, somatic bodywork graduates from Myotherapy College of Utah take out $8,233 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Acupuncture and Massage College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular somatic bodywork and therapeutic services programs. Located in the small city of Miami, Acupuncture and Massage College is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
On average, somatic bodywork graduates from Acupuncture and Massage College take out $7,600 in student loans while working on their degree.
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WellSpring School of Allied Health - Kansas City ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools list. Located in the city of Kansas City, WellSpring - Kansas City is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that somatic bodywork majors at WellSpring - Kansas City take out is $12,216.
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Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools list. Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of New York.
After completing their degree, somatic bodywork graduates from Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences carry an average student debt load of $33,828.
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Cortiva Institute, Florida landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular somatic bodywork and therapeutic services programs. Located in the large city of St. Petersburg, Cortiva Institute, Florida is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Somatic Bodywork majors at Cortiva Institute, Florida take out an average of $7,917 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $64.
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Atlanta School of Massage landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular somatic bodywork and therapeutic services programs. Atlanta Institute of Aesthetics is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Atlanta.
After completing their degree, somatic bodywork graduates from Atlanta Institute of Aesthetics carry an average student debt load of $10,250.
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Remaining Award Winners
This section shows the remainder of the schools awarded a Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 490 different United States somatic bodywork and therapeutic services schools we analyzed.
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional popular schools for Bodywork & Therapeutic Services students that almost earned our Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools award.
Somatic Bodywork & Therapeutic Services by Region
View the Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools for a specific region near you.
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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.
- 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.