Massage Therapy Licensing Program

Northwest Academy for the Healing Arts - Tacoma ETPL
Our Massage Therapy program is designed to provide students with the knowledge, hands-on skills, and clinical experience needed to begin a professional career in massage therapy. This comprehensive program combines classroom instruction with practical hands-on training to prepare students for licensure and employment in a variety of healthcare, wellness, clinical, and spa settings. Students receive instruction in anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, pathology, massage theory, business and practice management, and therapeutic massage techniques. The program also includes supervised clinical experience to help students develop professional communication, assessment, and treatment skills in a real-world environment.

Financial information

Total tuition

$16,915.00

Total required fees

$1,759.16

Books and supplies

$1,655.00

Locations

Tacoma, Online

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

7 Months

Length of training

Diploma

Award type

N/A

Credits

644

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

Massage Therapy Diploma

Education Prerequisites

None

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) and complete the school’s admissions process prior to enrollment. Students must also meet any applicable Washington State requirements for massage therapy education and participation in clinical training activities.  

Is this program approved to train veterans?

No

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

Students in the program receive preparation for the Massage Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx), which is required for massage therapy licensure in Washington State. Test preparation is integrated throughout the curriculum and includes review of anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, pathology, massage theory and practice, ethics, client assessment, and Washington State laws and regulations. Students also participate in practice quizzes, class reviews, and guided exam preparation activities designed to help build confidence and readiness for the licensing examination.

Employment performance results

Program type

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Completion rate

100%

Employment rate

60%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$29.32

Typical (median) annual earnings

$43,495.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Healthcare and Social Services

56%

Other Industries

44%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
37
Completion rate
100%
Average number of students who completed each year
12
Gender
Male
29%
Female
71%
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
28%
40 to 49
8%
50 and over
6%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
0%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
78%
Some college experience, but no degree
16%
Certificate or AA
3%
BA or higher
3%