Field of study · CIP 51.35
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services
Offered at 413 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 368 | $28,066 | $29,773 | $9,496 |
| Associate | 45 | $38,570 | $34,020 | $26,648 |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwestern Health Sciences University | MN | — | $48,392 | $19,000 |
| 2 | Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus | NY | $47,271 | — | $16,937 |
| 3 | Great Bay Community College | NH | $33,548 | $46,870 | — |
| 4 | The Institute of Beauty and Wellness | WI | $34,624 | $41,026 | $8,249 |
| 5 | The Institute of Beauty and Wellness Madison | WI | $34,624 | $41,026 | $8,249 |
| 6 | Lake Superior College | MN | — | $40,637 | $12,937 |
| 7 | Community College of Allegheny County | PA | — | $40,356 | — |
| 8 | Body Wisdom Massage Therapy School | IA | $39,535 | — | $10,703 |
| 9 | IBMC College | CO | $31,149 | $39,356 | $11,993 |
| 10 | Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage | VA | $36,806 | $39,014 | $6,843 |
| 11 | Florida Academy | FL | $25,779 | $38,252 | $6,333 |
| 12 | Madison Area Technical College | WI | $37,851 | — | — |
| 13 | Avenue Five Institute | TX | $33,439 | $37,524 | $7,917 |
| 14 | Bellus Academy-Poway | CA | — | $36,788 | — |
| 15 | Bellus Academy | KS | — | $36,788 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning associate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CUNY Queensborough Community College | NY | — | $41,282 | $12,500 |
| 2 | Northwestern Health Sciences University | MN | $36,374 | — | $28,821 |
| 3 | Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus | NY | $40,767 | $35,136 | $24,475 |
| 4 | Mildred Elley-New York Campus | NY | $40,767 | $35,136 | $24,475 |
| 5 | Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences | NY | $42,130 | $34,647 | $33,250 |
| 6 | Clover Park Technical College | WA | — | $34,020 | — |
| 7 | Ivy Tech Community College | IN | — | $33,652 | — |
| 8 | Myotherapy Institute | NE | — | $33,296 | — |
| 9 | New York College of Health Professions | NY | $30,854 | $33,042 | $29,750 |
| 10 | Pacific College of Health and Science | IL | $31,784 | $32,769 | $31,427 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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