Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their massage therapy/therapeutic massage programs.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 238 schools to find the best for massage therapy/therapeutic massage students.
Choosing a Great Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage School
Where you study massage therapy/therapeutic massage matters for your future. To help, we created our Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Schools rankings. For our Best Overall Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Rankings by Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Schools list, to help you choose. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
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Renton Technical College tops our 2027 ranking of the best massage therapy/therapeutic massage schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Renton. There were roughly 20 massage therapy/therapeutic massage students who graduated with this degree at Renton Technical College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, massage therapy/therapeutic massage degree recipients from Renton Technical College generally make around $80,411. Typical student debt for the program is $18,582.
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Students looking for a strong massage therapy/therapeutic massage program will find one at Parker University, which ranked #2. Parker University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dallas. Parker University graduates 50% of students within six years. There were roughly 50 massage therapy/therapeutic massage students who graduated with this degree at Parker University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the massage therapy/therapeutic massage program make about $32,172 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,964.
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Northwestern Health Sciences University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best massage therapy/therapeutic massage schools. Northwestern Health Sciences University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bloomington. There were roughly 49 massage therapy/therapeutic massage students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern Health Sciences University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the massage therapy/therapeutic massage program make about $28,583 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500.
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Students looking for a strong massage therapy/therapeutic massage program will find one at College Of Lake County, which ranked #4. College Of Lake County is a very large public school located in the suburb of Grayslake. College Of Lake County awarded about 17 massage therapy/therapeutic massage degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their massage therapy/therapeutic massage degree from College Of Lake County earn around $50,314 in the first couple years of their career. College Of Lake County graduates carry a median of $9,785 in student loans.
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A rank of #5 makes Columbus State Community College one of the top schools for massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Set in the city of Columbus, Columbus State Community College is a very large public institution. Columbus State Community College awarded about 37 massage therapy/therapeutic massage degrees in the most recent data year. Typical student debt for the program is $9,041.
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Gateway Community College Central City landed the #6 spot for massage therapy/therapeutic massage this year. This small public university is located in the city of Phoenix. Gateway Community College Central City awarded about 70 massage therapy/therapeutic massage degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, massage therapy/therapeutic massage degree recipients from Gateway Community College Central City generally make around $45,781. Students borrow a median of $15,037 to complete this degree.
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Miami Dade College earned the #7 position for massage therapy/therapeutic massage this year. Miami Dade College is a very large public school located in the city of Miami. There were roughly 33 massage therapy/therapeutic massage students who graduated with this degree at Miami Dade College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, massage therapy/therapeutic massage degree recipients from Miami Dade College generally make around $28,714. Typical student debt for the program is $8,925.
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Carrington College Boise placed #8 among the best massage therapy/therapeutic massage schools. Set in the city of Boise, Carrington College Boise is a small private for-profit institution. Carrington College Boise awarded about 55 massage therapy/therapeutic massage degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, massage therapy/therapeutic massage degree recipients from Carrington College Boise generally make around $34,434. Carrington College Boise graduates carry a median of $13,484 in student loans.
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Phoenix College earned the #9 position for massage therapy/therapeutic massage this year. Phoenix College is a large public school located in the city of Phoenix. About 34 massage therapy/therapeutic massage degrees were awarded at Phoenix College in the most recent year. Students who receive their massage therapy/therapeutic massage degree from Phoenix College earn around $51,053 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $15,204 to complete this degree.
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Harper College placed #10 among the best massage therapy/therapeutic massage schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Palatine. There were roughly 24 massage therapy/therapeutic massage students who graduated with this degree at Harper College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their massage therapy/therapeutic massage degree from Harper College earn around $44,523 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,963.
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Carrington College Spokane earned the #11 position for massage therapy/therapeutic massage this year. Set in the city of Spokane, Carrington College Spokane is a small private for-profit institution. About 31 massage therapy/therapeutic massage degrees were awarded at Carrington College Spokane in the most recent year. Students who receive their massage therapy/therapeutic massage degree from Carrington College Spokane earn around $26,740 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $9,500 to complete this degree.
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Northeast Wisconsin Technical College ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best massage therapy/therapeutic massage schools. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a large public school located in the city of Green Bay. There were roughly 22 massage therapy/therapeutic massage students who graduated with this degree at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their massage therapy/therapeutic massage degree from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College earn around $42,016 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,997.
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Palm Beach State College placed #13 among the best massage therapy/therapeutic massage schools. Located in the suburb of Lake Worth, Palm Beach State College is a very large public university. There were roughly 14 massage therapy/therapeutic massage students who graduated with this degree at Palm Beach State College in the most recent data year. Massage Therapy/therapeutic Massage graduates of Palm Beach State College earn a median of $24,097 early in their careers. Palm Beach State College graduates carry a median of $12,518 in student loans.
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Lone Star College System placed #14 among the best massage therapy/therapeutic massage schools. Lone Star College System is a very large public school located in the city of The Woodlands. About 15 massage therapy/therapeutic massage degrees were awarded at Lone Star College System in the most recent year. Graduates of the massage therapy/therapeutic massage program make about $39,954 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $10,425 to complete this degree.
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Carrington College Tucson ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best massage therapy/therapeutic massage schools. Carrington College Tucson is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Tucson. About 21 massage therapy/therapeutic massage degrees were awarded at Carrington College Tucson in the most recent year. Graduates of the massage therapy/therapeutic massage program make about $17,068 in their early career. Carrington College Tucson graduates carry a median of $9,182 in student loans.
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Front Range Community College ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best massage therapy/therapeutic massage schools. Located in the suburb of Westminster, Front Range Community College is a very large public university. About 16 massage therapy/therapeutic massage degrees were awarded at Front Range Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their massage therapy/therapeutic massage degree from Front Range Community College earn around $40,414 in the first couple years of their career. Front Range Community College graduates carry a median of $17,384 in student loans.
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Carrington College Portland earned the #17 position for massage therapy/therapeutic massage this year. Located in the city of Portland, Carrington College Portland is a small private for-profit university. There were roughly 25 massage therapy/therapeutic massage students who graduated with this degree at Carrington College Portland in the most recent data year. Massage Therapy/therapeutic Massage graduates of Carrington College Portland earn a median of $26,740 early in their careers. Carrington College Portland graduates carry a median of $9,500 in student loans.
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Carrington College Albuquerque earned the #18 position for massage therapy/therapeutic massage this year. Set in the city of Albuquerque, Carrington College Albuquerque is a small private for-profit institution. About 19 massage therapy/therapeutic massage degrees were awarded at Carrington College Albuquerque in the most recent year. Graduates of the massage therapy/therapeutic massage program make about $17,068 in their early career. Carrington College Albuquerque graduates carry a median of $9,182 in student loans.
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Cuyahoga Community College District came in at #19 for massage therapy/therapeutic massage this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Cleveland. About 45 massage therapy/therapeutic massage degrees were awarded at Cuyahoga Community College District in the most recent year. Students who receive their massage therapy/therapeutic massage degree from Cuyahoga Community College District earn around $39,394 in the first couple years of their career. Cuyahoga Community College District graduates carry a median of $14,636 in student loans.
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Lansing Community College ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best massage therapy/therapeutic massage schools. Located in the city of Lansing, Lansing Community College is a large public university. Lansing Community College awarded about 28 massage therapy/therapeutic massage degrees in the most recent data year. Massage Therapy/therapeutic Massage graduates of Lansing Community College earn a median of $17,927 early in their careers. Lansing Community College graduates carry a median of $10,560 in student loans.
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Cuny Queensborough Community College landed the #21 spot for massage therapy/therapeutic massage this year. This large public university is located in the city of Bayside. Cuny Queensborough Community College awarded about 21 massage therapy/therapeutic massage degrees in the most recent data year. Massage Therapy/therapeutic Massage graduates of Cuny Queensborough Community College earn a median of $18,762 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $10,052.
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Daytona State College came in at #22 for massage therapy/therapeutic massage this year. Set in the city of Daytona Beach, Daytona State College is a large public institution. About 16 massage therapy/therapeutic massage degrees were awarded at Daytona State College in the most recent year. Students who receive their massage therapy/therapeutic massage degree from Daytona State College earn around $43,320 in the first couple years of their career. Daytona State College graduates carry a median of $14,227 in student loans.
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Roane State Community College came in at #23 for massage therapy/therapeutic massage this year. Located in the town of Harriman, Roane State Community College is a moderately-sized public university. About 27 massage therapy/therapeutic massage degrees were awarded at Roane State Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the massage therapy/therapeutic massage program make about $36,933 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,408.
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Fox Valley Technical College placed #24 among the best massage therapy/therapeutic massage schools. Set in the suburb of Appleton, Fox Valley Technical College is a large public institution. Fox Valley Technical College awarded about 21 massage therapy/therapeutic massage degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, massage therapy/therapeutic massage degree recipients from Fox Valley Technical College generally make around $14,554. Fox Valley Technical College graduates carry a median of $13,319 in student loans.
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Carrington College California Stockton came in at #25 for massage therapy/therapeutic massage this year. This small private for-profit university is located in the city of Stockton. Carrington College California Stockton awarded about 19 massage therapy/therapeutic massage degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their massage therapy/therapeutic massage degree from Carrington College California Stockton earn around $32,615 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,830.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 238 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
