by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 4 U.S. colleges awarded 108 degrees and certificates in Asian Bodywork Therapy. Certificates are the most popular award, at 52% of graduates. College Factual ranks 2 schools in its 2027 Best Asian Bodywork Therapy Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $20,842 one year after completing, rising to $29,564 after four years.
A major in Asian Bodywork Therapy covers Asian Bodywork Therapy. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Provide Relief And Improved Health And Well-Being Based On Chinese Medical Principles Through One Or More Of The Traditional Bodywork Therapies Of Asia. Includes Instruction In Acupressure, Amma(R) Therapy, Chi Nei Tsang, Five Element Shiatsu, Integrative Eclectic Shiatsu, Japanese Shiatsu, Jin Shin Do(R) Bodymind Acupressure(Tm), Macrobiotic Shiatsu, Anma Therapy, Thai Massage, Tui Na, Zen Shiatsu, Qigong, Okazaki(R) Restorative Massage, Principles Of Western And Chinese Medicine, Patient Counseling And Observation, Practice Management, Applicable Regulations, And Professional Standards And Ethics.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, asian bodywork therapy is a widely-pursued major, with 108 degrees awarded annually. 4 colleges award asian bodywork therapy degrees, an average of 27 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 66.
By level, the 108 awards include 56 certificates, 49 associate degrees and 3 master’s degrees.
Women earned 69% of asian bodywork therapy degrees and certificates in the latest year (75 of 108). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (36) and Hispanic or Latino (17), and international students earned 5.
College Factual ranks 2 schools in its 2027 Best Asian Bodywork Therapy Schools ranking, including 2 for associate degrees. It also ranks asian bodywork therapy schools within 2 states. In all, 4 colleges offer asian bodywork therapy programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Asian Bodywork Therapy Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common asian bodywork therapy credential is the certificate: 56 of the 108 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to asian bodywork therapy call most for Speaking, Active Listening and Reading Comprehension, and for knowledge of English Language, Biology and Customer and Personal Service, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension and Written Comprehension.
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How long an asian bodywork therapy degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 56 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 49 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 3 |
Postsecondary certificate is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to asian bodywork therapy, at 31.5%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary certificate | 31.5% |
| Master’s degree | 21.3% |
| Doctoral degree | 14.7% |
| Post-doctoral training | 11.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 9.0% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 7.5% |
| Some college courses | 3.1% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 1.6% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Asian Bodywork Therapy, with an average median salary of $45,747; the strongest outlook belongs to Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, at 10.7% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Anesthesiology Teacher, Public Health Aides Teacher, Inhalation Therapy Teacher and Clinical Professor.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to asian bodywork therapy, at 1,335,407.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,335,407 | 10.7% |
| Massage Therapists | 893,791 | 7.4% |
Asian Bodywork Therapy graduates earn a median $20,842 one year after completing their program, $29,564 after four years and $24,742 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $20,842 |
| 4 years | $29,564 |
| 5 years | $24,742 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to asian bodywork therapy, with a median salary of $46,663.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
| Massage Therapists | $44,831 |
Asian Bodywork Therapy has 3 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 10,723 degrees a year; the largest are Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage (10,676), Somatic Bodywork (42) and Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services, Other (5). Browse all Health Professions majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | 10,676 |
| Somatic Bodywork | 42 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services, Other | 5 |
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