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2023 Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools

490 Colleges
$19,878 Avg Salary
$9,699 Avg Student Debt

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.

Check out the somatic bodywork programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the United States.

#1

National Holistic Institute

Emeryville, CA

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 large 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 small private for-profit school located in the small 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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#3

Praxis Institute

Miami, FL

Out of the 490 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Praxis Institute landed the # 3 spot on the list. Praxis Institute is a fairly 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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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend National University College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools list. Located in the midsize city of Bayamon, National University College is a private for-profit college with a fairly 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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#5

Palace Beauty College

Los Angeles, CA

The excellent programs at Palace Beauty College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best somatic bodywork and therapeutic services schools in the United States. Located in the city of Los Angeles, Palace Beauty College is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular somatic bodywork and therapeutic services programs. NVSTM is a small private for-profit school located in the 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 did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for somatic bodywork and therapeutic services students. It came in at #7 on the list. 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 landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular somatic bodywork and therapeutic services programs. East West College of the Healing Arts is a small private for-profit school located in the 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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With a ranking of #9, Arizona School of Integrative Studies did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for somatic bodywork and therapeutic services students. ASIS Massage Education is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the 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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With a ranking of #10, Healing Hands School of Holistic Health did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for somatic bodywork and therapeutic services students. 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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#11

Cortiva Institute, Texas

Arlington, TX

Cortiva Institute, Texas landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular somatic bodywork and therapeutic services programs. Located in the 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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American Massage & Bodywork Institute landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular somatic bodywork and therapeutic services programs. American Massage & Bodywork Institute is a 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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New York College of Health Professions landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular somatic bodywork and therapeutic services programs. 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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Irene’s Myomassology Institute did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for somatic bodywork and therapeutic services students. It came in at #13 on the list. Irene's Myomassology Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the 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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#15

Cortiva Institute, Pennsylvania

King of Prussia, PA

Cortiva Institute, Pennsylvania did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for somatic bodywork and therapeutic services students. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in the suburb of King of Prussia, Cortiva Institute, Pennsylvania is a private for-profit college with a fairly 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 landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular somatic bodywork and therapeutic services programs. 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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#17

Healing Arts Center

St. Louis, MO

Healing Arts Center landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular somatic bodywork and therapeutic services programs. Located in the suburb of St. Louis, Healing Arts Center is a private for-profit school 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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#18

Indiana Wellness College

Indianapolis, IN

Indiana Wellness College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for somatic bodywork and therapeutic services students. It came in at #18 on the list. 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 debt load of $12,167.

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With a ranking of #18, Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for somatic bodywork and therapeutic services students. Located in the midsize 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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#20

Myotherapy College of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

Myotherapy College of Utah did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for somatic bodywork and therapeutic services students. It came in at #20 on the list. Located in the suburb of Salt Lake City, Myotherapy College of Utah is a private for-profit school 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 ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools list. Located in the small city of Miami, Acupuncture and Massage College is a private for-profit college 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 school with a fairly 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 fairly small private for-profit school located in the 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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#24

Cortiva Institute, Florida

St. Petersburg, FL

Cortiva Institute, Florida did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for somatic bodywork and therapeutic services students. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in the 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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#28

Intellitec College - Grand Junction

Grand Junction, CO
#29

Northwest Career College

Las Vegas, NV
#31

Gwinnett College

Raleigh, NC
#32

Healing Mountain Massage School

Salt Lake City, UT
#37

Cortiva Institute-Baltimore

Linthicum, MD
#39

Avenue Five Institute

Austin, TX
#41

Parker University

Dallas, TX
#42

Lee Professional Institute

Fort Myers, FL
#42

Rogue Community College

Grants Pass, OR
#47

Orion Institute

Perrysburg, OH
#48

Miami Dade College

Miami, FL
#50

Georgia Career Institute

Conyers, GA

Remaining Award Winners

This section represents the remainder of the colleges awarded a Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 490 different United States somatic bodywork and therapeutic services schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
50 Georgia Career Institute Conyers, GA
52 Medical Institute of Palm Beach Greenacres, FL
52 Rexburg College of Massage Therapy Rexburg, ID
52 Clary Sage College Tulsa, OK
55 Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, IN
56 Estelle Medical Academy Skokie, IL
56 Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage-Syracuse Syracuse, NY
56 Florida College of Natural Health-Maitland Maitland, FL
56 Center for Massage Asheville, NC
60 Alaska Career College Anchorage, AK
61 Southeastern College - Columbia Columbia, SC
61 Bancroft School of Massage Therapy Worcester, MA
63 Boca Beauty Academy - Parkland Parkland, FL
64 Lincoln Technical Institute - Somerville Somerville, MA
65 Aveda Institute - Minneapolis Minneapolis, MN
65 Columbia Institute Silver Spring, MD
65 Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers Hollywood, FL
68 Sunstate Academy Fort Myers, FL
68 Institute for Therapeutic Massage HASKELL, NJ
68 Mind Body Institute Nashville, TN
68 Aveda Institute - Tallahassee Tallahassee, FL
72 International School of Skin Nailcare & Massage Therapy Atlanta, GA
73 Spa Tech Institute-Plymouth Plymouth, MA

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.

Rank College Location
74 El Paso Community College El Paso, TX
74 WellSpring School of Allied Health - Wichita Wichita, KS
74 New York Institute of Massage Inc Williamsville, NY
77 Stark State College North Canton, OH
77 Florida College of Natural Health-Pompano Beach Pompano Beach, FL
77 Concorde Career College - Memphis Memphis, TN
77 Southeastern College - Charleston North Charleston, SC
77 Centura College - Chesapeake Chesapeake, VA
82 Blue Cliff College - Metairie Metairie, LA
82 Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy Medford, MA
82 Cayce/Reilly School of Massage Virginia Beach, VA
82 The College of Health Care Professions - Fort Worth Fort Worth, TX
82 Concorde Career College - Southaven Southaven, MS
87 Academy of Massage and Bodywork Bear, DE
87 American Institute - Clifton CLIFTON, NJ
89 Universidad Metropolitana San Juan, PR
89 Medical Training College Baton Rouge, LA
89 Spa Tech Institute-Westboro Westboro, MA
89 Fortis Institute - Wayne Wayne, NJ
93 Carrington College, Boise Boise, ID
93 New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants Long Island City, NY
93 Pacific College of Health and Science Chicago, IL
93 Gateway Community and Technical College Florence, KY
93 Universidad del Turabo Gurabo, PR
98 Wake Technical Community College Raleigh, NC
98 Lansing Community College Lansing, MI
98 Altierus Career College - Tampa Tampa, FL

Somatic Bodywork & Therapeutic Services by Region

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Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

Somatic Bodywork & Therapeutic Services is one of 30 different types of healthcare programs to choose from.

Somatic Bodywork Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage 10,595
Asian Bodywork Therapy 115
Somatic Bodywork 39
Other Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services 2

Related Major Annual Graduates
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.

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