Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 220230
- Phone: (412) 578-6981
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
90.48%FINANCIAL AID RATE
95%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
9:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$5,405Average 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 Sanford – Brown Institute – Pittsburgh 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer massage therapy program.
Sanford – Brown Institute – Pittsburgh
4900 Friendship Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Students Enrolled in the Massage Therapy Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Sanford – Brown Institute – Pittsburgh offers a less than two-year award program in massage therapy.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 0 |
| Female | 6 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Black | 3 |
| White | 2 |
| Multiple Races | 1 |
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 Sanford – Brown Institute – Pittsburgh, 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
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Total Employment: 330
- Average Hourly Rate: $21.08
- Average Annual Salary: $43840
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the applicants Sanford – Brown Institute – Pittsburgh accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Sanford – Brown Institute – Pittsburgh may offer student services including:- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Assisting students to find work