Massage Therapy Program

The massage therapist program at National University of Health Sciences 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.

The Massage Therapy program at National University of Health Sciences is accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation since 2002.

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National University of Health Sciences

122 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL

Are you ready to start your career in the fast growing field of integrative medicine? At the National University of Health Sciences, they teach their doctors and chiropractors to treat the whole patient. NUHS has programs in Chiropractic, Oriental Medicine, and Natropathy. NUHS represents excellence in the fields they teach and students that graduate from their programs are prepared to compete in the ever-changing field of natural health.

NUHS is located in Lombard, Illinois with a smaller campus offering their Chiropractic degree in St. Petersburg, Florida. Lombard is just a short drive to the major metropolitan area of Chicago. The school is located on 35 acres in the city known for its beautiful lilac blooms. Students are close to shopping, dining, and entertainment in Lombard; where they can enjoy the best of both worlds!

Tuition costs around $10,000 per trimester, and housing is available at the Illinois campus for an additional cost. There are less than 1,000 students at this small private college, and over 90% receive some type of financial aid.

NHUS is continually raising their admission standards to ensure only the very best practitioners graduate from their institution.

If you are interested in the nation's premiere natural healthcare program, check out NHUS at http://www.nuhs.edu/why-national/; and see what sets this school apart!

Students Enrolled in the Massage Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. National University of Health Sciences has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree

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

Salary & Wages

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.58
  • Average Annual Salary: $36570
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 120
  • Average Hourly Rate: $12.25
  • Average Annual Salary: $25480
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.55
  • Average Annual Salary: $44820

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