2024 Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina

If you plan on getting your associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #195 in the country in terms of popularity. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in North Carolina to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Combined, these schools handed out 16 associate degrees in massage therapy/therapeutic massage to qualified students.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on massage therapy/therapeutic massage students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of massage therapy/therapeutic massage students who choose to seek a associate degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized massage therapy/therapeutic massage related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for massage therapy/therapeutic massage students working on their associate degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

The massage therapy/therapeutic massage school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in North Carolina

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage.

Top North Carolina Schools for an Associate in Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

1

Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, NC

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

1 Annual Graduates

Forsyth Technical Community College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Located in the midsize city of Winston-Salem, Forsyth Tech is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from Forsyth Technical Community College

2

Gaston College
Dallas, NC

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

3 Annual Graduates

Gaston College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Gaston College is a moderately-sized public college located in the medium-sized suburb of Dallas.More information about a associate in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from Gaston College

2

Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst, NC

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

8 Annual Graduates

Sandhills Community College is a wonderful option for students interested in an associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Located in the rural area of Pinehurst, SCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from Sandhills Community College

4

Carteret Community College
Morehead City, NC

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

3 Annual Graduates

Carteret Community College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Carteret Community College is a small public college located in the town of Morehead City.More information about a associate in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from Carteret Community College

5

Davidson County Community College
Thomasville, NC

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

1 Annual Graduates

Located in the rural area of Thomasville, DCCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from Davidson County Community College

Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Florida	232	8
Georgia	217	0
West Virginia	180	9
Arkansas	161	0
Virginia	158	0
Kentucky	129	8
Louisiana	124	0

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Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Related Rankings by Major

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage is one of 3 different types of Somatic Bodywork & Therapeutic Services programs to choose from.

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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). More about our data sources and methodologies.