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General Contact
- School Code: 230681
- Phone: (562) 435-7060
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Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
72%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
20:1Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Massage Therapy Program
The massage therapist program at Platt College – Lawton 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 California colleges that offer massage therapy program.
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Platt College – Lawton
717 Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA
Students Enrolled in the Massage Therapy Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Platt College – Lawton offers a less than one year certificate program in massage therapy.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 4 |
| Female | 23 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Black | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Multiple Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 20 |
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
Students who have completed the Massage Therapy program at Platt College – Lawton, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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).
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Platt College – Lawton may offer services including:- Weekend and night classes available
- Career path counseling
- Assisting students to find work