Massage Therapy Program

The massage therapist program at Kishwaukee 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 Illinois colleges that offer massage therapy program.

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Kishwaukee College

27210 College Rd, Centralia, IL

About
Kishwaukee College, located in Malta, Illinois, was founded in 1968 and serves nearly 11,000 students annually. The school is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and provides quality education through multiple programs and services. The school is located in rural Illinois, and is surrounded on all four sides by the corn fields. The school also publishes a magazine that focuses on the arts and literature known as the Kamelian, an award winning publication.

Academics
Kishwaukee College offers a number of programs for students in order to fulfill their needs or assist in their goals. Career training programs assist students by preparing them for entry into the workforce. These programs develop the skills and provide an education necessary to be able to operate in the chosen industry or field as a professional. Career programs take two years to complete and result in a certificate or associate degree. Transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education, followed by entry into a four year institution to complete the final two years and earn their bachelor's degree.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Business
• Criminal Justice
• Psychology
• Sociology

Admissions and Financial Aid
Any individuals interested in enrollment at Kishwaukee College may do so by completing the application for admission and paying all accrued fees. Students must be 18 years of age or have a high school diploma or equivalent, and should transcripts and test scores if possible. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which is the school's primary source for determining awards.

Students Enrolled in the Massage Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Kishwaukee College offers a less than two-year award 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

• St. Louis, MO-IL
  • Total Employment: 490
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.71
  • Average Annual Salary: $30600

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