Massage Therapy Program

The massage therapist program at White Mountains 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 New Hampshire colleges that offer massage therapy program.

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White Mountains Community College

31 College Drive, Concord, NH

The White Mountains Community College, founded in 1966, is located in Berlin, New Hampshire. The school provides a quality education to its service community and has begun offering courses in Littleton, New Hampshire. The Littleton location offers a direct link to the main campus for students who are usually out of reach. The school is full accredited and credits are transferable to most universities.

Academics

White Mountains Community College offers 42 programs that provide either certificates or associate degrees.  Some programs are for transfer to a four year institution while other are vocational or technical and offer the education and skills necessary to enter the work force after the programs completion.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Culinary Arts
• Environmental Science
• Liberal Arts
• Automotive Technology
• Early Childhood Education
• Massage Therapy

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students applying to White Mountains Community College must submit an application along their high school transcript or GED (transfer students should also send college transcripts for transfer of credits earned), complete the registration forms and the ACCUPLACER exam, attend orientation, and complete all financial aid forms. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is used to determine eligibility, and should be completed and submitted as soon as possible.

Students Enrolled in the Massage Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. White Mountains Community 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

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