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2023 Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools in the Southeast Region

159 Colleges
$19,110 Avg Salary
$9,097 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Somatic Bodywork & Therapeutic Services School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, somatic bodywork and therapeutic services was ranked #281 in the country. In fact 10,751 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 159 schools in the Southeast Region 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.

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

#1

Praxis Institute

Miami, FL

Our 2023 rankings named Praxis Institute the most popular school in the Southeast Region for somatic bodywork and therapeutic services students. Praxis Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the large 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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Out of the 159 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage landed the # 2 spot on the list. NVSTM is a 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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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend American Massage & Bodywork Institute. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools in the Southeast Region list. American Massage & Bodywork Institute is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the 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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Out of the 159 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Acupuncture and Massage College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Miami, Acupuncture and Massage College is a private for-profit school with a fairly 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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#5

Cortiva Institute, Florida

St. Petersburg, FL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cortiva Institute, Florida. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of St. Petersburg, Cortiva Institute, Florida is a private for-profit school with a fairly 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 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. Atlanta Institute of Aesthetics is a fairly 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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#7

Gwinnett College

Raleigh, NC

Gwinnett College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Gwinnett College - Raleigh Camppus is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Raleigh.

Somatic Bodywork majors at Gwinnett College - Raleigh Camppus take out an average of $12,270 in student loans while working on their egree.

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With a ranking of #8, Sarasota School of Massage Therapy did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for somatic bodywork and therapeutic services students. Located in the suburb of Sarasota, Sarasota School of Massage Therapy is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Somatic Bodywork majors at Sarasota School of Massage Therapy take out an average of $8,444 in student loans while working on their egree.

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With a ranking of #8, Southeastern College - Charlotte did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for somatic bodywork and therapeutic services students. Located in the city of Charlotte, Southeastern College - Charlotte is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that somatic bodywork majors at Southeastern College - Charlotte take out is $9,500. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $90.

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Lexington Healing Arts Academy came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Lexington, Lexington Healing Arts Academy is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

On average, somatic bodywork graduates from Lexington Healing Arts Academy take out $10,079 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#11

Lee Professional Institute

Fort Myers, FL

Lee Professional Institute landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular somatic bodywork and therapeutic services programs. Lee Professional Institute is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the small city of Fort Myers.

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#12

Miami Dade College

Miami, FL

Miami Dade College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools in the Southeast Region list. MDC is a very large public school located in the city of Miami.

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#13

Georgia Career Institute

Conyers, GA

With a ranking of #13, Georgia Career Institute did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for somatic bodywork and therapeutic services students. Georgia Career Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Conyers.

While working on their degree, somatic bodywork majors at Georgia Career Institute accumulate an average of around $7,917 in student debt.

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Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Lafayette, Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that somatic bodywork majors at Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette take out is $10,667. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $32, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Medical Institute of Palm Beach came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Medical Institute of Palm Beach is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Greenacres.

The average amount in student loans that somatic bodywork majors at Medical Institute of Palm Beach take out is $5,586.

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#16

Center for Massage

Asheville, NC

Center for Massage landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular somatic bodywork and therapeutic services programs. Center for Massage is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of Asheville.

While working on their degree, somatic bodywork majors at Center for Massage accumulate an average of around $6,333 in student debt.

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Southeastern College - Columbia came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Southeastern College - Columbia is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Columbia.

While working on their degree, somatic bodywork majors at Southeastern College - Columbia accumulate an average of around $12,557 in student debt.

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Boca Beauty Academy - Parkland came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Parkland, Boca Beauty Academy - Parkland is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that somatic bodywork majors at Boca Beauty Academy - Parkland take out is $6,053.

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With a ranking of #20, Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for somatic bodywork and therapeutic services students. Located in the suburb of Hollywood, Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

After completing their degree, somatic bodywork graduates from Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers carry an average student debt load of $9,297.

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#21

Mind Body Institute

Nashville, TN

Mind Body 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 #21 on the 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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#21

Sunstate Academy

Fort Myers, FL

With a ranking of #21, Sunstate Academy did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for somatic bodywork and therapeutic services students. Sunstate Academy FM is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Fort Myers.

After completing their degree, somatic bodywork graduates from Sunstate Academy FM carry an average student debt load of $7,042.

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#21

Aveda Institute - Tallahassee

Tallahassee, FL

Aveda Institute - Tallahassee landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular somatic bodywork and therapeutic services programs. Aveda Institute - Tallahassee is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Tallahassee.

Somatic Bodywork majors at Aveda Institute - Tallahassee take out an average of $9,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

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 in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
24 International School of Skin Nailcare & Massage Therapy Atlanta, GA
25 Concorde Career College - Memphis Memphis, TN
25 Centura College - Chesapeake Chesapeake, VA
25 Florida College of Natural Health-Pompano Beach Pompano Beach, FL
25 Southeastern College - Charleston North Charleston, SC
29 Blue Cliff College - Metairie Metairie, LA
29 Cayce/Reilly School of Massage Virginia Beach, VA
29 Concorde Career College - Southaven Southaven, MS

Best Somatic Bodywork & Therapeutic Services Colleges by State

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State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 0
Virginia 0
North Carolina 16
Florida 8
Kentucky 8
Louisiana 0
Arkansas 0
West Virginia 9

One of 30 majors within the area of study, somatic bodywork and therapeutic services has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 28 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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