Massage Therapy Licensing Program

Northwest Academy for the Healing Arts - Seattle ETPL
Northwest Academy for the Healing Arts is the Northwest's leading academic institution for advancing knowledge in massage therapy and bodywork. Our massage program offers a comprehensive curriculum that integrates the art and science of massage therapy and bodywork, with a well rounded holistic approach to client care. Our students study a variety of manual therapy techniques, as well as client communication skills and professional ethics. Students also get the opportunity to work with professional massage therapists in a variety of clinical settings during their residencies and externships. Northwest Academy for the Healing Arts is the Northwest's massage program offers a comprehensive curriculum that integrates the art and science of massage therapy and bodywork, with a well rounded holistic approach to client care. Our students study a variety of manual therapy techniques, as well as client communication skills and professional ethics. Students also get the opportunity to work with professional massage therapists in a variety of clinical settings during their residencies and externships.

Financial information

Total tuition

$16,400.00

Total required fees

$100.00

Books and supplies

$450.00

Locations

Seattle, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

7 Months

Length of training

Diploma

Award type

39.47

Credits

644

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

Diploma

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

N/A

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Completion rate

68%

Employment rate

80%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$37.69

Typical (median) annual earnings

$33,884.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Other Industries

58%

Healthcare and Social Services

42%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
25
Completion rate
68%
Average number of students who completed each year
8
Gender
Male
32%
Female
68%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
0%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
0%
Multi-racial
0%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
3%
20 to 29
56%
30 to 39
14%
40 to 49
19%
50 and over
8%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
0%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
54%
Some college experience, but no degree
16%
Certificate or AA
3%
BA or higher
27%