Program details
36 Weeks
Length of training
Certificate
Award type
36
Credits
795
Clock Hours (Total)
Additional details
Award name
Certificate of AchievementEducation Prerequisites
NonePrerequisite courses and other requirements
In addition to meeting the College’s standard admission requirements, prior to starting the program,
candidates must:
• Have a current valid government-issued photographic identification (such as driver’s license, state
issued identification card, military identification card, permanent resident card, or passport).
Is this program approved to train veterans?
YesProgram languages
EnglishCertification/license obtained as part of training program
Certification/license test preparation provided
Carrington College prepares students to take appropriate certification and licensure exams related to their individual
majors. The College does not guarantee students will successfully pass these exams or be certified or licensed as a
result of completing the program. The Massage Therapy program at all Carrington College locations prepares students for the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEx)* through the Federation of State Massage
Therapy Boards (FSMTB).
Individuals seeking to enter this career field may be subject to screenings such as, but not limited to, criminal
background checks and drug/alcohol testing prior to externship to attain occupational licensure/certification or
employment and throughout their careers. CPR certification is required for licensure/certification.
How to Become a Massage Therapist: A Career Guide | Carrington College
Employment performance results
Top industries for graduates
Program typeMassage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage |
Healthcare and Social Services60% |
Other Services13% |
Other Industries12% |
Retail Trade9% |
Accommodation and Food Services6% |
Student characteristics
| Enrollment |
|---|
|
Number of students completing the program
69
|
|
Completion rate
61%
|
|
Average number of students who completed each year
23
|
Gender |
|
Male
27%
|
|
Female
73%
|
Race |
|
American Indian or Alaska Native
1%
|
|
Asian
2%
|
|
Black or African American
7%
|
|
Hispanic
20%
|
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
|
|
White
66%
|
|
Multi-racial
5%
|
|
Other
0%
|
Age |
|
Under 20
12%
|
|
20 to 29
50%
|
|
30 to 39
21%
|
|
40 to 49
11%
|
|
50 and over
5%
|
Prior education |
|
No high school diploma/GED
0%
|
|
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
48%
|
|
Some college experience, but no degree
42%
|
|
Certificate or AA
4%
|
|
BA or higher
6%
|
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