Massage Therapy Program

The massage therapist program at Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers 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 Jersey colleges that offer massage therapy program.

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Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers

120 Wood Avenue South, Iselin, NJ

Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers purchased The American Institute Margate location in July of 2018.  Prior to that transition, the Margate Florida school had formerly gone by the name the American Institute of Wellness and Beauty.  The school offers programs in cosmetology and skin care as well as in the health related fields for careers in massage therapy and medical assisting.  Hollywood Institute is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS).  HI Beauty Careers offers placement assistance and financial aid for qualifying applicants.

Cosmetology programs at the Hollywood Institute include both a full range program in Cosmetology and a specialized program in Skin Care.  The Cosmetology Program takes just under a year to complete on a day time schedule and 16 months on an evening class schedule.  This is a diploma program for candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent and is available in both English and Spanish.

The Skin Care program takes around four months to complete on a day-time schedule and four months in the evening class schedule.  Massage Therapy is an eight month diploma program for high school graduates or those who can demonstrate equivalence.

The Medical Assistant program also has a high school diploma or its equivalent as a prerequisite for admission.  The program can be completed in 12 months on the day-time schedule and 14 months in the evenings.  For additional information about Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers, visit their site or request information here.

Students Enrolled in the Massage Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers offers a less than one year certificate 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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.28
  • Average Annual Salary: $60900
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.39
  • Average Annual Salary: $44500

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