Massage therapy schools
382 schools across 50 states teach massage therapy. Massage therapists in the U.S. earn a median $58,450 a year, according to the BLS. Narrow it down by location, then compare programs side by side.
- Schools
- 382
- States
- 50
- Median pay (U.S.)
- $58,450
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +15.3%
24 massage therapy schools nationwide
School results
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD · Public
- Massage therapy
- Automotive technician
- Medical assistant
- +13
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Arizona College - Glendale
Glendale, AZ · Private
- Massage therapy
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +2
Blue Cliff College - Alexandria
Alexandria, LA · Private
- Massage therapy
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- +2
Carrington College - Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM · Private
- Massage therapy
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +3
Carrington College - Boise
Boise, ID · Private
- Massage therapy
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +4
Carrington College - Spokane
Spokane, WA · Private
- Massage therapy
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +3
Carrington College - Stockton
Stockton, CA · Private
- Massage therapy
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +3
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA · Public
- Massage therapy
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +26
Eastern Virginia Career College
Fredericksburg, VA · Private
- Massage therapy
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +3
Massage therapy schools by state
- Florida (53)
- California (20)
- Illinois (19)
- Texas (15)
- Virginia (15)
- Puerto Rico (15)
- Iowa (14)
- Louisiana (12)
- Michigan (12)
- Arizona (11)
- Georgia (11)
- North Carolina (11)
- Ohio (11)
- New York (10)
- Pennsylvania (10)
- Colorado (9)
- Minnesota (9)
- Wisconsin (9)
- New Jersey (8)
- South Carolina (8)
- Tennessee (8)
- Massachusetts (7)
- Missouri (7)
- Maryland (5)
- Mississippi (5)
- Nevada (5)
- Utah (5)
- Washington (5)
- West Virginia (5)
- Kentucky (4)
- New Mexico (4)
- Oregon (4)
- Alabama (3)
- Connecticut (3)
- Idaho (3)
- Indiana (3)
- New Hampshire (3)
- North Dakota (3)
- South Dakota (3)
- Kansas (2)
- Nebraska (2)
- Oklahoma (2)
- Rhode Island (2)
- Alaska (1)
- Arkansas (1)
- Delaware (1)
- Hawaii (1)
- Maine (1)
- Montana (1)
- Wyoming (1)
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What massage therapists earn nationally
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $58,450
- $28.10 an hour
- Typical range
- $33,640–$100,200
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in the U.S.
- 98,790
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +15.3%
- 20,400 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many massage therapy schools are there?
We list 382 schools with massage therapy programs in 50 states. Florida has the most, with 53. Together they reported 11,009 massage therapy graduates in the latest federal data.
How much do massage therapists make?
The national median pay is $58,450 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the BLS projects 15.3% job growth from 2025 to 2035.
How do I find massage therapy schools near me?
Choose your state below or search the map by city or ZIP code. Each listing shows the school's location, type and programs, and you can request info from several schools at once.