Massage Therapy Program

The massage therapist program at New York College of Health Professions 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 New York colleges that offer massage therapy program.

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New York College of Health Professions

65 Parrott Rd, Bldg 3, West Nyack, NY

New York College of Health Professions is a four year private institution dedicated to offering a solid education for students located in and around Syosset. Over 1000 students have received a degree in the last few years according to annual released graduation information with a graduation rate of about 51%. New York College of Health Professions offers several programs to select from. Here are the programs with more popularity among students:

• Massage Therapy
• Acupuncture

To help students and recent graduates, New York College of Health Professions may provide support services like those listed below:

• Night and weekend classes available
• Remedial courses
• Career path counseling

The Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine has accredited the education provided by New York College of Health Professions for over seventeen straight years. Get more information by visiting the school's official website, where you can see programs available, financial aid & tuition, and disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Massage Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. New York College of Health Professions offers an associate's degree 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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.28
  • Average Annual Salary: $60900
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.39
  • Average Annual Salary: $44500

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