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Associate Degree in Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Associate Degrees in Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

387 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 85 schools in the United States where you can get your associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 49% 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 #192 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for massage therapy/therapeutic massage students who are associate degree holders.

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. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.

#2

Queensborough Community College

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

Queensborough Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees 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. Of these students, 52% were women and 68% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Universidad del Turabo

Gurabo, Puerto Rico
19 Yearly Graduations
59% Women

Universidad del Turabo comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees 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. About 59% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

17 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

Columbia Central University - Caguas comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees 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. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

#4

Universidad Metropolitana

San Juan, Puerto Rico
17 Yearly Graduations
56% Women

Universidad Metropolitana is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. 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. Of these students, 56% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

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

WellSpring School of Allied Health - Wichita comes in at #7 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, 16 people received their associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from WellSpring - Wichita. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.

#9

Mildred Elley NYC

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

The 9th most popular school in the country for massage therapy/therapeutic massage majors who are seeking their associate degree is Mildred Elley NYC. 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. About 75% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Northwestern Health Sciences University

Bloomington, Minnesota
11 Yearly Graduations
94% Women

Northwestern Health Sciences University comes in at #10 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. 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.

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

The 11th most popular school in the country for massage therapy/therapeutic massage majors who are seeking their associate degree is WellSpring School of Allied Health - Lawrence. 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. About 56% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Stark State College

North Canton, Ohio
10 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

Stark State College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees 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.

#13

Mountwest Community and Technical College

Huntington, West Virginia
9 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

Mountwest Community and Technical College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. 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.

#13

Ivy Tech Community College

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

Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees 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. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.

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

Central Oregon Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees 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. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.

#16

Ridgewater College

Willmar, Minnesota
8 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Ridgewater College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees 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*

Sandhills Community College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. 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. Of these students, 80% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

8 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Gateway Community and Technical 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 Gateway.

#16

Myotherapy Institute

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

Myotherapy Institute comes in at #16 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, 8 people received their associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from Myotherapy Institute. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#20

Morrisville State College

Morrisville, New York
7 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Morrisville State College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,655 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from Morrisville State College.

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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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