Massage Therapy Program

The massage therapist program at Colorado Northwestern Community College 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 Colorado colleges that offer massage therapy program.

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Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC)

802 Grand Ave., Glenwood Springs, CO

Colorado Northwestern Community College is located in the Rocky Mountains. The Rangely campus is located above the town of Rangely, along the White River. At the college you will find the Ranger Academy and many outstanding degree programs. The Dental Hygiene program is one of the oldest in the western United States.

The college offers many exciting programs. At Rangely Airport, you can learn to fly. Colorado Northwestern Community College has an outstanding rodeo teams that is becoming well known. These are just a few of the many opportunities you will find at the college.

At Craig, you will find a new state-of-the-art campus. The new campus has energy efficient buildings. There you can earn a certificate in Automotive Technology.  State of the art equipment is used to teach Cosmetology.  There is plenty of space for many more programs that will prepare students for a career in the 21^st century.

Even if you don’t have time to attend classes on campus, you can obtain an outstanding education at CNCC. Associate degrees are offered on-line using a synchronous learning platform.  One can take part in live classes from home, school, or at work.

CCCOnline offers hundreds of additional courses through a traditional web-based format.  Whether you study with us on campus or online, you will find CNCC to be a quality and affordable educational opportunity to meet your goals.

The college offers athletic programs in baseball, basketball, rodeo, volleyball, and softball. Student athletics is an integral part of any student experience.

Students Enrolled in the Massage Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Colorado Northwestern Community College has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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).