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General Contact

Admissions Office

Financial Aid Office

FINANCIAL AID RATE

46%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

15:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

14

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$5,208

Average 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 Western Career College – Sacramento 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 California colleges that offer massage therapy program.

Western Career College – Sacramento

14000 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, CA

Students Enrolled in the Massage Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Western Career College – Sacramento offers a less than two-year award program in massage therapy.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male2
Female6

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Hispanic6
White2

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

Students who have completed the Massage Therapy program at Western Career College – Sacramento, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

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

  • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
    • Total Employment: 440
    • Average Hourly Rate: $23.67
    • Average Annual Salary: $49230

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 give an overview of the candidates Western Career College – Sacramento accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Life Experience Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, Western Career College – Sacramento may provide services to students including:

  • Distance learning
  • Classes offered on nights and weekends
  • Career path counseling
  • Helping students find work after graduation