Massage Therapy Program

The massage therapist program at College of Wilmington 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 North Carolina colleges that offer massage therapy program.

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College of Wilmington

634 Henderson St, Mount Olive, NC

College of Wilmington is a less than two-year private career school dedicated to providing a sound education for students located in and around Wilmington. Over eighty students have attended and completed their training in the last few years with 64% of students who start the program complete it. College of Wilmington offers several programs to choose from. The more popular enrolled programs are shown below:

• Cosmetology
• Massage Therapy
• Medical Insurance Coding
• Cosmetology, Barber and Nail Instructor

To help support students, College of Wilmington may offer some services to students like those listed below:

• Night and weekend classes available
• Remedial instructional courses
• Career path counseling
• Assistance to find work

This school has been accredited by the Council on Occupational Education since 1989. Please visit collegeofwilmington.com for more information on programs offered and consumer disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Massage Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. College of Wilmington 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

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