Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 301150
- Phone: (330) 538-2216
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
- Phone: (570) 288-8400
Financial Aid Office
- Phone: (570) 288-8400
FINANCIAL AID RATE
97%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
12:1Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Massage Therapy Program
The massage therapist program at Fortis Institute – Forty Fort 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 Ohio colleges that offer massage therapy program.
Fortis Institute – Forty Fort
1688 North Pricetown Road, Sr 534 PO BOX 506, Lake Milton, OH
Students Enrolled in the Massage Therapy Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Fortis Institute – Forty Fort offers a less than two-year award program in massage therapy.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 2 |
| Female | 6 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black | 1 |
| Hispanic | 1 |
| White | 5 |
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
Upon completion of the Massage Therapy program at Fortis Institute – Forty Fort, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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
- Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA
- Total Employment: 50
- Average Hourly Rate: $23.25
- Average Annual Salary: $48360
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Fortis Institute – Forty Fort may provide services to students like those listed below:- Counseling assistance
- Helping students find work after graduation