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2027 Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Schools in the Great Lakes Region

36 Colleges in the United States
1,421 Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Degrees Awarded
$26,168 Avg Early-Career Salary

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 36 schools to find the best for massage therapy/therapeutic massage students.

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Best Schools for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the Great Lakes Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the massage therapy/therapeutic massage degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

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College Of Lake County is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Set in the suburb of Grayslake, College Of Lake County is a very large public institution. College Of Lake County awarded about 17 massage therapy/therapeutic massage degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the massage therapy/therapeutic massage program make about $50,314 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $9,785 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from College Of Lake County

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Students looking for a strong massage therapy/therapeutic massage program will find one at Columbus State Community College, which ranked #2. 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. Read more about the massage therapy/therapeutic massage program at Columbus State Community College

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Harper College
Palatine, IL

Harper College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best massage therapy/therapeutic massage schools. Located in the suburb of Palatine, Harper College is a very large public university. There were roughly 24 massage therapy/therapeutic massage students who graduated with this degree at Harper College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, massage therapy/therapeutic massage degree recipients from Harper College generally make around $44,523. Typical student debt for the program is $10,963. Read more about the massage therapy/therapeutic massage program at Harper College

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Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage, ranking #4. Located in the city of Green Bay, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a large public university. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College awarded about 22 massage therapy/therapeutic massage degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, massage therapy/therapeutic massage degree recipients from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College generally make around $42,016. Typical student debt for the program is $14,997. More information about a degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

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Students looking for a strong massage therapy/therapeutic massage program will find one at Cuyahoga Community College District, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Cleveland, Cuyahoga Community College District is a very large public institution. 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. Students borrow a median of $14,636 to complete this degree. See the full massage therapy/therapeutic massage program report for Cuyahoga Community College District

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Lansing Community College came in at #6 for massage therapy/therapeutic massage this year. Set in the city of Lansing, Lansing Community College is a large public institution. There were roughly 28 massage therapy/therapeutic massage students who graduated with this degree at Lansing Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, massage therapy/therapeutic massage degree recipients from Lansing Community College generally make around $17,927. Typical student debt for the program is $10,560. Get the full massage therapy/therapeutic massage details for Lansing Community College

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Fox Valley Technical College landed the #7 spot for massage therapy/therapeutic massage this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Appleton. Fox Valley Technical College awarded about 21 massage therapy/therapeutic massage degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their massage therapy/therapeutic massage degree from Fox Valley Technical College earn around $14,554 in the first couple years of their career. Fox Valley Technical College graduates carry a median of $13,319 in student loans. Get the full massage therapy/therapeutic massage details for Fox Valley Technical College

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Northcentral Technical College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best massage therapy/therapeutic massage schools. Set in the city of Wausau, Northcentral Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 10 massage therapy/therapeutic massage students who graduated with this degree at Northcentral Technical College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their massage therapy/therapeutic massage degree from Northcentral Technical College earn around $41,696 in the first couple years of their career. Northcentral Technical College graduates carry a median of $11,709 in student loans. See the full massage therapy/therapeutic massage program report for Northcentral Technical College

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Stark State College
North Canton, OH

Stark State College came in at #9 for massage therapy/therapeutic massage this year. Stark State College is a large public school located in the suburb of North Canton. About 30 massage therapy/therapeutic massage degrees were awarded at Stark State College in the most recent year. Graduates of the massage therapy/therapeutic massage program make about $42,724 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,349. Get the full massage therapy/therapeutic massage details for Stark State College

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Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN

Ivy Tech Community College landed the #10 spot for massage therapy/therapeutic massage this year. Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Indianapolis. About 46 massage therapy/therapeutic massage degrees were awarded at Ivy Tech Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, massage therapy/therapeutic massage degree recipients from Ivy Tech Community College generally make around $21,614. Ivy Tech Community College graduates carry a median of $10,886 in student loans. Read more about the massage therapy/therapeutic massage program at Ivy Tech Community College

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Southwestern Illinois College placed #11 among the best massage therapy/therapeutic massage schools. Southwestern Illinois College is a large public school located in the suburb of Belleville. There were roughly 16 massage therapy/therapeutic massage students who graduated with this degree at Southwestern Illinois College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, massage therapy/therapeutic massage degree recipients from Southwestern Illinois College generally make around $44,345. Typical student debt for the program is $10,388. Get the full massage therapy/therapeutic massage details for Southwestern Illinois College

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Washington State Community College placed #12 among the best massage therapy/therapeutic massage schools. Washington State Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Marietta. There were roughly 12 massage therapy/therapeutic massage students who graduated with this degree at Washington State Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, massage therapy/therapeutic massage degree recipients from Washington State Community College generally make around $45,305. Washington State Community College graduates carry a median of $10,495 in student loans. Get the full massage therapy/therapeutic massage details for Washington State Community College

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East West Healing Arts Institute earned the #13 position for massage therapy/therapeutic massage this year. This small private for-profit university is located in the city of Madison. There were roughly 14 massage therapy/therapeutic massage students who graduated with this degree at East West Healing Arts Institute in the most recent data year. Students who receive their massage therapy/therapeutic massage degree from East West Healing Arts Institute earn around $29,450 in the first couple years of their career. See the full massage therapy/therapeutic massage program report for East West Healing Arts Institute

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First Institute Inc
Crystal Lake, IL

First Institute Inc ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best massage therapy/therapeutic massage schools. Located in the suburb of Crystal Lake, First Institute Inc is a small private for-profit university. First Institute Inc awarded about 33 massage therapy/therapeutic massage degrees in the most recent data year. Massage Therapy/therapeutic Massage graduates of First Institute Inc earn a median of $30,185 early in their careers. First Institute Inc graduates carry a median of $9,500 in student loans. Get the full massage therapy/therapeutic massage details for First Institute Inc

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Midwest Technical Institute Springfield Il earned the #15 position for massage therapy/therapeutic massage this year. This mid-sized private for-profit university is located in the city of Springfield. There were roughly 51 massage therapy/therapeutic massage students who graduated with this degree at Midwest Technical Institute Springfield Il in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, massage therapy/therapeutic massage degree recipients from Midwest Technical Institute Springfield Il generally make around $23,708. Typical student debt for the program is $7,521. See the full massage therapy/therapeutic massage program report for Midwest Technical Institute Springfield Il

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The Salon Professional Academy Onalaska came in at #16 for massage therapy/therapeutic massage this year. Set in the city of Onalaska, The Salon Professional Academy Onalaska is a small private for-profit institution. About 11 massage therapy/therapeutic massage degrees were awarded at The Salon Professional Academy Onalaska in the most recent year. Graduates of the massage therapy/therapeutic massage program make about $25,017 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000. More information about a degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from The Salon Professional Academy Onalaska

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Douglas J Aveda Institute
East Lansing, MI

Douglas J Aveda Institute ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best massage therapy/therapeutic massage schools. Douglas J Aveda Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the city of East Lansing. Douglas J Aveda Institute awarded about 37 massage therapy/therapeutic massage degrees in the most recent data year. Massage Therapy/therapeutic Massage graduates of Douglas J Aveda Institute earn a median of $18,082 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $6,598. More information about a degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from Douglas J Aveda Institute

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The Institute Of Beauty And Wellness landed the #18 spot for massage therapy/therapeutic massage this year. Located in the city of Milwaukee, The Institute Of Beauty And Wellness is a small private for-profit university. There were roughly 18 massage therapy/therapeutic massage students who graduated with this degree at The Institute Of Beauty And Wellness in the most recent data year. Massage Therapy/therapeutic Massage graduates of The Institute Of Beauty And Wellness earn a median of $24,115 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $8,792 to complete this degree. See the full massage therapy/therapeutic massage program report for The Institute Of Beauty And Wellness

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Soma Institute The National School Of Clinical Massage Therapy came in at #19 for massage therapy/therapeutic massage this year. Soma Institute The National School Of Clinical Massage Therapy is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. There were roughly 171 massage therapy/therapeutic massage students who graduated with this degree at Soma Institute The National School Of Clinical Massage Therapy in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, massage therapy/therapeutic massage degree recipients from Soma Institute The National School Of Clinical Massage Therapy generally make around $23,044. Typical student debt for the program is $9,093. See the full massage therapy/therapeutic massage program report for Soma Institute The National School Of Clinical Massage Therapy

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Aveda Institute Madison placed #20 among the best massage therapy/therapeutic massage schools. Set in the city of Madison, Aveda Institute Madison is a small private for-profit institution. Aveda Institute Madison awarded about 16 massage therapy/therapeutic massage degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the massage therapy/therapeutic massage program make about $24,115 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $8,792 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from Aveda Institute Madison

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Universal Spa Training Academy landed the #21 spot for massage therapy/therapeutic massage this year. Set in the city of Downers Grove, Universal Spa Training Academy is a small private for-profit institution. Universal Spa Training Academy awarded about 17 massage therapy/therapeutic massage degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the massage therapy/therapeutic massage program make about $19,205 in their early career. Universal Spa Training Academy graduates carry a median of $6,861 in student loans. Get the full massage therapy/therapeutic massage details for Universal Spa Training Academy

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Indiana Massage College placed #22 among the best massage therapy/therapeutic massage schools. This small private for-profit university is located in the city of Carmel. Indiana Massage College awarded about 56 massage therapy/therapeutic massage degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their massage therapy/therapeutic massage degree from Indiana Massage College earn around $29,979 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,587. Read more about the massage therapy/therapeutic massage program at Indiana Massage College

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Career And Technology Education Centers Of Licking County landed the #23 spot for massage therapy/therapeutic massage this year. Located in the suburb of Newark, Career And Technology Education Centers Of Licking County is a small public university. About 12 massage therapy/therapeutic massage degrees were awarded at Career And Technology Education Centers Of Licking County in the most recent year. Massage Therapy/therapeutic Massage graduates of Career And Technology Education Centers Of Licking County earn a median of $37,963 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $7,808. Read more about the massage therapy/therapeutic massage program at Career And Technology Education Centers Of Licking County

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Irenes Myomassology Institute came in at #24 for massage therapy/therapeutic massage this year. Set in the city of Southfield, Irenes Myomassology Institute is a small private for-profit institution. There were roughly 109 massage therapy/therapeutic massage students who graduated with this degree at Irenes Myomassology Institute in the most recent data year. Massage Therapy/therapeutic Massage graduates of Irenes Myomassology Institute earn a median of $19,951 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $7,389. See the full massage therapy/therapeutic massage program report for Irenes Myomassology Institute

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Estelle Medical Academy landed the #25 spot for massage therapy/therapeutic massage this year. Set in the city of Skokie, Estelle Medical Academy is a small private for-profit institution. About 60 massage therapy/therapeutic massage degrees were awarded at Estelle Medical Academy in the most recent year. Students who receive their massage therapy/therapeutic massage degree from Estelle Medical Academy earn around $17,673 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $5,272 to complete this degree. Get the full massage therapy/therapeutic massage details for Estelle Medical Academy

Rest of the Top 36 Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s massage therapy/therapeutic massage ranking:

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Orion Institute
Perrysburg, OH
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 36 schools evaluated.

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