Massage therapy schools in Florida
Looking for massage therapy schools in Florida? There are 53, including 13 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 39 private career schools. Massage therapists in Florida earn a median $49,680 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 53
- Public colleges
- 13
- Median pay in FL
- $49,680
- Cities with schools
- 24
24 massage therapy schools
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Artistic Nails and Beauty Academy-Lakeland
Lakeland, FL · Private
- Massage therapy
- Cosmetology
- Barbering
- +2
Big Bend Technical College
Perry, FL · Public
- Massage therapy
- Welding
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- +3
Daytona College
Ormond Beach, FL · Private
- Massage therapy
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +3
Fortis Institute - Pensacola
Pensacola, FL · Private
- Massage therapy
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
- +3
Massage therapy schools by city
- Miami (10 within 30 mi)
- Tampa (9 within 30 mi)
- Orlando (5 within 30 mi)
- St. Petersburg (10 within 30 mi)
- Cape Coral (3 within 30 mi)
- Fort Lauderdale (12 within 30 mi)
- Miramar (13 within 30 mi)
- Coral Springs (11 within 30 mi)
- West Palm Beach (6 within 30 mi)
- Lakeland (4 within 30 mi)
- Clearwater (9 within 30 mi)
- Palm Coast (3 within 30 mi)
- Deltona (7 within 30 mi)
- Daytona Beach (3 within 30 mi)
- Homestead (7 within 30 mi)
- Boynton Beach (8 within 30 mi)
- Weston (13 within 30 mi)
- Apopka (5 within 30 mi)
- Winter Haven (3 within 30 mi)
- Bradenton (5 within 30 mi)
- Bonita Springs (3 within 30 mi)
- Clermont (5 within 30 mi)
- Oviedo (5 within 30 mi)
- New Port Richey (7 within 30 mi)
What massage therapists earn in Florida
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Massage therapist salary in FloridaHow to become a massage therapist
- Median pay
- $49,680
- $23.88 an hour
- Typical range
- $30,310–$79,220
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in FL
- 9,280
- 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 in Florida?
We list 53 schools in Florida with massage therapy programs: 13 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 39 private career schools. Campuses are in Miami, Tampa, Fort Myers, West Palm Beach, and Pensacola.
Are there community college massage therapy programs in Florida?
Yes. 13 public colleges in Florida offer massage therapy. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does massage therapy school cost in Florida?
Among the 49 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $1,808 to $48,705. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do massage therapists make in Florida?
The median pay for massage therapists in Florida is $49,680 a year, and most earn between $30,310 and $79,220, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a massage therapy school in Florida?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
Other programs in Florida
- Cosmetology schools (104)
- Esthetician schools (78)
- HVAC schools (62)
- Medical assistant schools (61)
- LPN programs (60)
- Barber schools (60)
- Nail tech schools (57)
- IT schools (53)
- Auto mechanic schools (52)
- Welding schools (50)
- Medical billing and coding schools (47)
- CNA classes (46)
- EMT and paramedic schools (43)
- Culinary schools (43)
- Criminal justice programs (39)
- Dental assistant schools (38)
Massage therapy schools in other states
- 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)