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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 #281 most popular in the United States.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this 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 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.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Somatic Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Colleges.

#1

National Holistic Institute

Emeryville, CA

Our 2023 rankings named National Holistic Institute the most popular school in the United States for somatic bodywork and therapeutic services students. Located in the suburb of Emeryville, National Holistic Institute is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, somatic bodywork majors at National Holistic Institute accumulate an average of around $9,500 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $74.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Dayton School of Medical Massage. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools list. Located in the small city of Dayton, Dayton School of Medical Massage is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

While working on their degree, somatic bodywork majors at Dayton School of Medical Massage accumulate an average of around $13,458 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $93.

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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. Located in the large city of Miami, Praxis Institute is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, somatic bodywork graduates from Praxis Institute carry an average student debt load of $8,993.

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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. National University College is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Bayamon.

On average, somatic bodywork graduates from National University College take out $5,875 in student loans while working on their degree.

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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. Palace Beauty College is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles.

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Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for somatic bodywork and therapeutic services students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Falls Church, NVSTM is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that somatic bodywork majors at NVSTM take out is $6,333.

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Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools list. Located in the city of Chicago, Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

After completing their degree, somatic bodywork graduates from Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy carry an average student debt load of $9,953.

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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. Located in the large city of Portland, East West College of the Healing Arts is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, somatic bodywork graduates from East West College of the Healing Arts carry an average student debt load of $15,833.

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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. Located in the large city of Tucson, ASIS Massage Education is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their degree, somatic bodywork majors at ASIS Massage Education accumulate an average of around $8,444 in student debt.

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Healing Hands School of Holistic Health did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for somatic bodywork and therapeutic services students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the suburb of Escondido, Healing Hands School of Holistic Health is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their degree, somatic bodywork majors at Healing Hands School of Holistic Health accumulate an average of around $9,486 in student debt.

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#11

Cortiva Institute, Texas

Arlington, TX

With a ranking of #11, Cortiva Institute, Texas did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for somatic bodywork and therapeutic services students. Cortiva Institute, Texas is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Arlington.

While working on their degree, somatic bodywork majors at Cortiva Institute, Texas accumulate an average of around $7,917 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $64, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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American Massage & Bodywork Institute came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools ranking. Located in the large suburb of Vienna, American Massage & Bodywork Institute is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that somatic bodywork majors at American Massage & Bodywork Institute take out is $7,389.

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Irene’s Myomassology Institute landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular somatic bodywork and therapeutic services programs. Located in the city of Southfield, Irene's Myomassology Institute is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Somatic Bodywork majors at Irene's Myomassology 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 ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools list. Located in the large suburb of Syosset, New York College of Health Professions is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

After completing their degree, somatic bodywork graduates from New York College of Health Professions carry an average student debt load of $30,000.

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#15

Cortiva Institute, Pennsylvania

King of Prussia, PA

Cortiva Institute, Pennsylvania came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools ranking. Cortiva Institute, Pennsylvania is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of King of Prussia.

On average, somatic bodywork graduates from Cortiva Institute, Pennsylvania take out $8,151 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $41.

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European Massage Therapy School-Las Vegas did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for somatic bodywork and therapeutic services students. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in the city of Las Vegas, European Massage Therapy School-Las Vegas is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Somatic Bodywork majors at European Massage Therapy School-Las Vegas take out an average of $5,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#17

Healing Arts Center

St. Louis, MO

Healing Arts Center ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools list. Healing Arts Center is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of St. Louis.

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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#18

Indiana Wellness College

Indianapolis, IN

Indiana Wellness College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular somatic bodywork and therapeutic services programs. Indiana Wellness College is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Indianapolis.

Somatic Bodywork majors at Indiana Wellness College take out an average of $12,167 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools list. Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized suburb of Westbrook.

After completing their degree, somatic bodywork graduates from Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook carry an average student debt load of $8,127. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $88.

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#20

Myotherapy College of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

With a ranking of #20, Myotherapy College of Utah did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for somatic bodywork and therapeutic services students. Myotherapy College of Utah is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Salt Lake City.

After completing their degree, somatic bodywork graduates from Myotherapy College of Utah carry an average student debt load of $8,233.

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Acupuncture and Massage College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools ranking. Acupuncture and Massage College is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Miami.

After completing their degree, somatic bodywork graduates from Acupuncture and Massage College carry an average student debt load of $7,600.

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WellSpring School of Allied Health - Kansas City came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools ranking. WellSpring - Kansas City is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Kansas City.

While working on their degree, somatic bodywork majors at WellSpring - Kansas City accumulate an average of around $12,216 in student debt.

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Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools ranking. Located in the city of New York, Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Somatic Bodywork majors at Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences take out an average of $33,828 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#24

Cortiva Institute, Florida

St. Petersburg, FL

Cortiva Institute, Florida ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools list. Cortiva Institute, Florida is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of St. Petersburg.

The average amount in student loans that somatic bodywork majors at Cortiva Institute, Florida take out is $7,917. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $64, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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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. Located in the suburb of Atlanta, Atlanta Institute of Aesthetics is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Somatic Bodywork majors at Atlanta Institute of Aesthetics take out an average of $10,250 in student loans while working on their egree.

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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

Rogue Community College

Grants Pass, OR
#42

Lee Professional Institute

Fort Myers, FL
#47

Orion Institute

Perrysburg, OH
#48

Miami Dade College

Miami, FL

Additional Award Winners

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

Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools award.

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

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 programs to choose from.

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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