Massage therapy schools in Tennessee
Looking for massage therapy schools in Tennessee? There are 8, including 2 public colleges and 6 private career schools. Massage therapists in Tennessee earn a median $50,070 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 8
- Public colleges
- 2
- Median pay in TN
- $50,070
- Cities with schools
- 2
8 massage therapy schools
School results
Genesis Career College-Cookeville
Cookeville, TN · Private
- Massage therapy
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
- +5
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Roane State Community College
Harriman, TN · Public
- Massage therapy
- Pharmacy technician
- EMT & paramedic
- +9
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville
McMinnville, TN · Public
- Massage therapy
- Electrician
- Welding
- +8
Massage therapy schools by city
- Memphis (4 within 30 mi)
- Collierville (4 within 30 mi)
What massage therapists earn in Tennessee
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Massage therapist salary in TennesseeHow to become a massage therapist
- Median pay
- $50,070
- $24.07 an hour
- Typical range
- $36,960–$95,260
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in TN
- 1,230
- 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 Tennessee?
We list 8 schools in Tennessee with massage therapy programs: 2 public colleges and 6 private career schools. Campuses are in Memphis, Cookeville, Bartlett, Madison, and Harriman.
Are there community college massage therapy programs in Tennessee?
Yes. 2 public colleges in Tennessee 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 Tennessee?
Among the 8 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $4,270 to $24,563. 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 Tennessee?
The median pay for massage therapists in Tennessee is $50,070 a year, and most earn between $36,960 and $95,260, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a massage therapy school in Tennessee?
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 Tennessee
- Cosmetology schools (43)
- Industrial maintenance schools (33)
- Welding schools (29)
- CNC machining schools (26)
- HVAC schools (25)
- Auto mechanic schools (24)
- Medical assistant schools (24)
- LPN programs (23)
- IT schools (22)
- Esthetician schools (20)
- Criminal justice programs (19)
- Construction schools (19)
- Dental assistant schools (18)
- EMT and paramedic schools (16)
- Surgical tech schools (15)
- Medical billing and coding schools (15)
Massage therapy schools in other states
- 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)