Massage Therapy Program

The massage therapist program at Blue Cliff College – Houma 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 Virginia colleges that offer massage therapy program.

Blue Cliff College – Houma

8041-L Tysons Corner Ctr, McLean, VA

Blue Cliff College was founded in 1987 with the goal of becoming a premier school for massage therapy. In 2005 Blue Cliff College began the process of program diversification, offering a wider variety of vocational programs in today's most popular industries. Originally located in New Orleans, the school has opened campuses in Lafayette, Alexandria, Houma, Metairie and Shreveport in Louisiana, Gulfport in Mississippi, and Fayetteville in Arkansas.

Academics

Blue Cliff College has made it its mission to provide a quality education for the programs it offers. The process of diversification was to provide more options to potential students, offering reasonably priced education and assistance in finding a career post-graduation.

Programs offered:

• Continuing Education
• Cosmetology
• Cosmetology Instructor Training
• Dental Assisting
• Dialysis Technician
• Esthetics
• Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
• Massage Therapy
• Medical Assisting
• Medical Office Assistant

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students wishing to attend Blue Cliff College must have a high school diploma or GED, be at least 18 years of age, meet with an admissions officer for an interview and must demonstrate the ability to meet financial obligations. Financial aid is available to eligible students. Students should meet with a financial aid officer to determine options and eligibility.

Students Enrolled in the Massage Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Blue Cliff College – Houma offers a less than one year certificate 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

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.26
  • Average Annual Salary: $44230

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