Massage Therapy Program

The massage therapist program at Alaska Career College prepares students for a career in massage therapy in hospitals and wellness centers, nursing homes, health clubs and fitness centers, cruise ships, and spas or resorts. The program focuses on providing relief and improved health and well-being to clients through the application of manual techniques for manipulating skin, muscles, and connective tissues. Program courses include: Western (Swedish) massage, sports massage, deep tissue massage, reflexology, safety, and professional standards and ethics. Get more details below including other Washington colleges that offer massage therapy program.

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Alaska Career College

17200 S.E. Mill Plain Boulevard, Suite 100, Vancouver, WA

Alaska Career College is a vocational institute offering small classroom sizes and work training in the town of Anchorage. It is a private for-profit college that offers continuous enrollment throughout the year.

Programs

ACC offers a number of programs that are considered to be high in demand. These programs are rigorous and include hands-on instruction. Programs offered include:

- Medical Assistant

- Phlebotomy Technician

- Therapeutic Massage

- Medical Coding and Billing

- Business Administration and Computer Technology

- Business Administration and Accounting Technology

- Aircraft Dispatcher (FAA Certification)

Enrollment and Admissions

Alaska Career College requires that students not only submit an application but also interview with a Career Consultant and attend an on-campus tour. Students may be asked to take an Ability to Benefit examination that will prove they can benefit from attending the school. Students are required to be 17 years or older with proof of high school completion. Some programs have special requirements, including criminal background checks.

Students Enrolled in the Massage Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Alaska Career College offers a less than two-year award program in massage therapy.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Massage Therapists

Description

Perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints. May assist in the assessment of range of motion and muscle strength, or propose client therapy plans.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, massage therapists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 21.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.51
  • Average Annual Salary: $50970

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).