To qualify for a massage therapy license in Washington State, all applicants must show successful completion of no less than no less than 625 hours of education in a board-approved massage school, massage program, transfer program or apprenticeship program. Our 9-month, 801-hour daytime prepares students to pass the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEX) and apply for state licensure. Our program exceeds state requirements and is approved by Washington State Board of Massage and the Washington Workforce Training & Education Coordinating Board.Total Costs Associated with Becoming Licensed Students can expect to pay the following base costs/fees for attending ABE Massage School: Registration Fee $100.00 Tuition $11,000 Fee for 18-month payment plan (3%) $297 Fee for 24-month payment plan (5%) $495 Fee for 36-month payment plan (7%) $693 Additional Expenses not included in tuition. *Liability Insurance (Due 1st term) $0-100 2 sets of sheets, 2 pillowcases, blanket $20-100 2 sets of student clinic uniform pants (Due 2nd Term) $20-100 Massage Table and books $400-800 Massage bolster, lubrication, and holster $70-100 First Aid/CPR Certification $80 MBLEx Testing Fee $265 WA State Department of Health licensing application $226 Total Non-Tuition Costs (calculated at maximum values) $1,171 Total cost of professional massage therapy career track $11,171 -$12,666 *Free through school AMTA and ABMP membership but alternate liability insurances can be purchased if desired Tuition Payment Policy ABE Massage School offers the following payment options: Payment Plan Discount /Fee 1st Payment (10%) due weeks before start of class Tuition Balance Total Cost Paid in Full prior to start of class -$1000 $0 0 $10,000 Paid by end of program (8 or 12 months) 0 $1,100 $9,900 $11,000 18-month installments $297 $1,100 $9,900 $10,197 24-month installments $495 $1,100 $9,900 $10,395 36-month installments $693 $1,100 $9,900 $10,593 Plus sales tax