Massage therapy schools in Texas
Looking for massage therapy schools in Texas? There are 15, including 10 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 4 private career schools. Massage therapists in Texas earn a median $59,370 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 15
- Public colleges
- 10
- Median pay in TX
- $59,370
- Cities with schools
- 5
15 massage therapy schools
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McLennan Community College
Waco, TX · Public
- Massage therapy
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +15
Parker University
Dallas, TX · Private
- Massage therapy
- Medical billing & coding
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- +2
Massage therapy schools by city
- Dallas (3 within 30 mi)
- Fort Worth (3 within 30 mi)
- Grand Prairie (4 within 30 mi)
- Lewisville (4 within 30 mi)
- Midlothian (3 within 30 mi)
What massage therapists earn in Texas
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Massage therapist salary in TexasHow to become a massage therapist
- Median pay
- $59,370
- $28.54 an hour
- Typical range
- $34,870–$109,970
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in TX
- 8,630
- 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 Texas?
We list 15 schools in Texas with massage therapy programs: 10 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 4 private career schools. Campuses are in San Antonio, Vernon, Austin, Killeen, and Arlington.
Are there community college massage therapy programs in Texas?
Yes. 10 public colleges in Texas 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 Texas?
Among the 15 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $1,655 to $33,771. 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 Texas?
The median pay for massage therapists in Texas is $59,370 a year, and most earn between $34,870 and $109,970, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a massage therapy school in Texas?
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.
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Massage therapy schools in other states
- Florida (53)
- California (20)
- Illinois (19)
- 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)