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2027 Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

22 Colleges in the United States
639 Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Degrees Awarded
$25,599 Avg Early-Career Salary

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 22 schools to find the best for massage therapy/therapeutic massage students.

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Best Schools for Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall massage therapy/therapeutic massage education in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top Schools in Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

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No school ranked higher than Cuny Queensborough Community College this year for massage therapy/therapeutic massage. Located in the city of Bayside, Cuny Queensborough Community College is a large public university. There were roughly 21 massage therapy/therapeutic massage students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Queensborough Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, massage therapy/therapeutic massage degree recipients from Cuny Queensborough Community College generally make around $18,762. Typical student debt for the program is $10,052. See the full massage therapy/therapeutic massage program report for Cuny Queensborough Community College

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Students looking for a strong massage therapy/therapeutic massage program will find one at Anne Arundel Community College, which ranked #2. Set in the suburb of Arnold, Anne Arundel Community College is a large public institution. About 28 massage therapy/therapeutic massage degrees were awarded at Anne Arundel Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the massage therapy/therapeutic massage program make about $59,894 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $13,947 to complete this degree. Read more about the massage therapy/therapeutic massage program at Anne Arundel Community College

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Allegany College Of Maryland is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage, ranking #3. Located in the town of Cumberland, Allegany College Of Maryland is a mid-sized public university. Allegany College Of Maryland awarded about 10 massage therapy/therapeutic massage degrees in the most recent data year. Massage Therapy/therapeutic Massage graduates of Allegany College Of Maryland earn a median of $42,542 early in their careers. Allegany College Of Maryland graduates carry a median of $18,823 in student loans. More information about a degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from Allegany College Of Maryland

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Lackawanna College
Scranton, PA

Lackawanna College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best massage therapy/therapeutic massage schools. Set in the city of Scranton, Lackawanna College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 67% of students finish within six years. Lackawanna College awarded about 16 massage therapy/therapeutic massage degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the massage therapy/therapeutic massage program make about $37,408 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,168. Read more about the massage therapy/therapeutic massage program at Lackawanna College

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Academy Of Massage And Bodywork is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Bear, Academy Of Massage And Bodywork is a small private for-profit university. There were roughly 26 massage therapy/therapeutic massage students who graduated with this degree at Academy Of Massage And Bodywork in the most recent data year. Massage Therapy/therapeutic Massage graduates of Academy Of Massage And Bodywork earn a median of $17,303 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $6,967. Read more about the massage therapy/therapeutic massage program at Academy Of Massage And Bodywork

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New York School For Medical And Dental Assistants earned the #6 position for massage therapy/therapeutic massage this year. This small private for-profit university is located in the city of Long Island City. There were roughly 26 massage therapy/therapeutic massage students who graduated with this degree at New York School For Medical And Dental Assistants in the most recent data year. Students who receive their massage therapy/therapeutic massage degree from New York School For Medical And Dental Assistants earn around $29,611 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $8,448 to complete this degree. Read more about the massage therapy/therapeutic massage program at New York School For Medical And Dental Assistants

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Swedish Institute A College Of Health Sciences landed the #7 spot for massage therapy/therapeutic massage this year. This mid-sized private for-profit university is located in the city of New York. There were roughly 113 massage therapy/therapeutic massage students who graduated with this degree at Swedish Institute A College Of Health Sciences in the most recent data year. Massage Therapy/therapeutic Massage graduates of Swedish Institute A College Of Health Sciences earn a median of $25,015 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $33,330 to complete this degree. Get the full massage therapy/therapeutic massage details for Swedish Institute A College Of Health Sciences

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New York Institute Of Massage Inc placed #8 among the best massage therapy/therapeutic massage schools. Located in the suburb of Williamsville, New York Institute Of Massage Inc is a small private for-profit university. About 40 massage therapy/therapeutic massage degrees were awarded at New York Institute Of Massage Inc in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, massage therapy/therapeutic massage degree recipients from New York Institute Of Massage Inc generally make around $22,476. Students borrow a median of $12,113 to complete this degree. Read more about the massage therapy/therapeutic massage program at New York Institute Of Massage Inc

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European Medical School Of Massage placed #9 among the best massage therapy/therapeutic massage schools. Located in the suburb of Sinking Spring, European Medical School Of Massage is a small private for-profit university. European Medical School Of Massage awarded about 37 massage therapy/therapeutic massage degrees in the most recent data year. Massage Therapy/therapeutic Massage graduates of European Medical School Of Massage earn a median of $16,677 early in their careers. Get the full massage therapy/therapeutic massage details for European Medical School Of Massage

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Lancaster School Of Cosmetology And Therapeutic Bodywork came in at #10 for massage therapy/therapeutic massage this year. Located in the suburb of Lancaster, Lancaster School Of Cosmetology And Therapeutic Bodywork is a small private for-profit university. About 26 massage therapy/therapeutic massage degrees were awarded at Lancaster School Of Cosmetology And Therapeutic Bodywork in the most recent year. Graduates of the massage therapy/therapeutic massage program make about $18,318 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $6,667. Read more about the massage therapy/therapeutic massage program at Lancaster School Of Cosmetology And Therapeutic Bodywork

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Great Lakes Institute Of Technology earned the #11 position for massage therapy/therapeutic massage this year. Great Lakes Institute Of Technology is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Erie. Great Lakes Institute Of Technology awarded about 12 massage therapy/therapeutic massage degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the massage therapy/therapeutic massage program make about $19,364 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,500. See the full massage therapy/therapeutic massage program report for Great Lakes Institute Of Technology

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American Institute Clifton ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best massage therapy/therapeutic massage schools. American Institute Clifton is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of CLIFTON. American Institute Clifton awarded about 65 massage therapy/therapeutic massage degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, massage therapy/therapeutic massage degree recipients from American Institute Clifton generally make around $18,889. American Institute Clifton graduates carry a median of $8,496 in student loans. More information about a degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from American Institute Clifton

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Rizzieri Institute
Voorhees, NJ

Rizzieri Institute ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best massage therapy/therapeutic massage schools. This small private for-profit university is located in the suburb of Voorhees. Rizzieri Institute awarded about 25 massage therapy/therapeutic massage degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, massage therapy/therapeutic massage degree recipients from Rizzieri Institute generally make around $28,634. Students borrow a median of $9,496 to complete this degree. See the full massage therapy/therapeutic massage program report for Rizzieri Institute

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American Institute Toms River placed #14 among the best massage therapy/therapeutic massage schools. American Institute Toms River is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Toms River. American Institute Toms River awarded about 20 massage therapy/therapeutic massage degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their massage therapy/therapeutic massage degree from American Institute Toms River earn around $18,889 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $8,496 to complete this degree. Get the full massage therapy/therapeutic massage details for American Institute Toms River

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American Institute Cherry Hill landed the #15 spot for massage therapy/therapeutic massage this year. American Institute Cherry Hill is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Cherry Hill. There were roughly 23 massage therapy/therapeutic massage students who graduated with this degree at American Institute Cherry Hill in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, massage therapy/therapeutic massage degree recipients from American Institute Cherry Hill generally make around $18,889. Students borrow a median of $8,496 to complete this degree. See the full massage therapy/therapeutic massage program report for American Institute Cherry Hill

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American Institute Somerset placed #16 among the best massage therapy/therapeutic massage schools. American Institute Somerset is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Somerset. There were roughly 39 massage therapy/therapeutic massage students who graduated with this degree at American Institute Somerset in the most recent data year. Massage Therapy/therapeutic Massage graduates of American Institute Somerset earn a median of $18,889 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $8,496. See the full massage therapy/therapeutic massage program report for American Institute Somerset

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Fortis Institute Towson placed #17 among the best massage therapy/therapeutic massage schools. Set in the city of Towson, Fortis Institute Towson is a small private for-profit institution. About 14 massage therapy/therapeutic massage degrees were awarded at Fortis Institute Towson in the most recent year. Students who receive their massage therapy/therapeutic massage degree from Fortis Institute Towson earn around $29,449 in the first couple years of their career. Fortis Institute Towson graduates carry a median of $7,600 in student loans. More information about a degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from Fortis Institute Towson

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Cortiva Institute Pennsylvania School Of Muscle Therapy earned the #18 position for massage therapy/therapeutic massage this year. Cortiva Institute Pennsylvania School Of Muscle Therapy is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of King of Prussia. There were roughly 31 massage therapy/therapeutic massage students who graduated with this degree at Cortiva Institute Pennsylvania School Of Muscle Therapy in the most recent data year. Massage Therapy/therapeutic Massage graduates of Cortiva Institute Pennsylvania School Of Muscle Therapy earn a median of $19,708 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $8,444 to complete this degree. See the full massage therapy/therapeutic massage program report for Cortiva Institute Pennsylvania School Of Muscle Therapy

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Baltimore School Of Massage Linthicum ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best massage therapy/therapeutic massage schools. Baltimore School Of Massage Linthicum is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Linthicum. There were roughly 26 massage therapy/therapeutic massage students who graduated with this degree at Baltimore School Of Massage Linthicum in the most recent data year. Students who receive their massage therapy/therapeutic massage degree from Baltimore School Of Massage Linthicum earn around $23,356 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,444. Get the full massage therapy/therapeutic massage details for Baltimore School Of Massage Linthicum

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Mildred Elley School Albany Campus ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best massage therapy/therapeutic massage schools. Mildred Elley School Albany Campus is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Albany. There were roughly 17 massage therapy/therapeutic massage students who graduated with this degree at Mildred Elley School Albany Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the massage therapy/therapeutic massage program make about $39,088 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,730 to complete this degree. Get the full massage therapy/therapeutic massage details for Mildred Elley School Albany Campus

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Douglas Education Center ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best massage therapy/therapeutic massage schools. This small private for-profit university is located in the town of Monessen. Douglas Education Center awarded about 11 massage therapy/therapeutic massage degrees in the most recent data year. Massage Therapy/therapeutic Massage graduates of Douglas Education Center earn a median of $19,940 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $11,823. More information about a degree in massage therapy/therapeutic massage from Douglas Education Center

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Holistic Massage Training Institute ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best massage therapy/therapeutic massage schools. Holistic Massage Training Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore. There were roughly 13 massage therapy/therapeutic massage students who graduated with this degree at Holistic Massage Training Institute in the most recent data year. Massage Therapy/therapeutic Massage graduates of Holistic Massage Training Institute earn a median of $20,071 early in their careers. Holistic Massage Training Institute graduates carry a median of $8,550 in student loans. Read more about the massage therapy/therapeutic massage program at Holistic Massage Training Institute

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 22 schools evaluated.

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