Massage Therapy Program

The massage therapist program at Metro Business College – Cape Girardeau 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 Missouri colleges that offer massage therapy program.

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Metro Business College – Cape Girardeau

Also known as MO College of Cosmetology

1753 Woodclift Dr., Jefferson City, MO

Metro Business College - Cape Girardeau operates as a 2-year private career school dedicated to providing a practical education for students located in and around Cape Girardeau. In the previous year, over 120 students graduated with about 79% of those who start the program continuing on to complete it. Metro Business College - Cape Girardeau offers several programs to choose from. The more popular enrolled programs are listed below:

• Medical Administration
• Data Entry Technology
• Medical Office Assistant
• Massage Therapy
• Medical Insurance Coding

To help support students, Metro Business College - Cape Girardeau may offer student services including:

• Counseling assistance
• Employing students to lower education costs
• Helping students find work after graduation

This school has been accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools since 2007. To learn more and get consumer disclosures, please visit metrobusinesscollege.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Massage Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Metro Business College – Cape Girardeau 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).