Massage Therapy Program

The massage therapist program at Swedish Institute a College 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 New York colleges that offer massage therapy program.

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Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences

Also known as Upstate Medical

750 E Adams St, Syracuse, NY

If you're interested in getting your certification as a Massage Therapist, you should check out the Swedish Institute College of Health Science home of the oldest Massage Therapy program in the country. The Swedish Institute also offers programs in these other exciting fields:

• Nursing
• Clinical and Administrative Medical Assistant
• Medical Billing and Coding
• Surgical Technologist
• Personal Training

Healthcare is the fastest growing career industry in the country. At Swedish College, their goal is to supply this market with well-trained health and wellness workers

Students learn and practice skills in a clinical setting. A massage clinic is set up on the campus and members of the community are encouraged to make appointments.

Swedish College is located in New York City, close to nightlife, entertainment, and cultural attractions.

Program tuition costs vary, but the massage therapy program costs around $28,000 and multiple forms of financial aid are available to students. Swedish College is a private school, and out-of-state residents pay the same price. The Massage Therapy program typically takes about two years to complete; but certificate programs usually can be completed within a year, so you can be working in your career by next year!

So if you're interested in starting a career in Massage Therapy, check out the Swedish Institute College of Massage and Health Science; the nation's oldest program. http://www.swedishinstitute.edu/index.php/massage-therapy.

Students Enrolled in the Massage Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Upstate Medical offers an associate's degree 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

• Syracuse, NY
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.09
  • Average Annual Salary: $62580

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