Massage Therapy Program

The massage therapist program at Gwinnett College – Lilburn 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 Georgia colleges that offer massage therapy program.

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Gwinnett College – Lilburn

Also known as Gwinnett College of Business

5141 Snapfinger Woods Dr, Decatur, GA

Gwinnett College - Lilburn operates as a two-year private school dedicated to providing a solid education for students located in and around Lilburn. Students can select from a few areas of study, including:

• Health and Clinical Professions
• Business and Marketing Studies
• Legal Professions and Studies
• Computer and Information Sciences

Last year over 160 students were awarded degrees with about 56% of those who start the program continue it to completion. Gwinnett College, Lilburn offers several programs to choose from. Listed below are the programs with more popularity among students:

• Medical Assistant
• Business Administration
• Paralegal
• Massage Therapy
• Medical Office Assistant

To help support students, Gwinnett College - Lilburn may provide services like those listed below:

• Classes offered on nights and weekends
• Academic counseling for students
• Student employment
• Assistance to find work

The last reported accreditation for Gwinnett College - Lilburn was done by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. Please visit gwinnettcollege.edu 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. Gwinnett College of Business 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

• Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.03
  • Average Annual Salary: $29180

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