Massage Therapy Program

The massage therapist program at Trocaire 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 York colleges that offer massage therapy program.

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Trocaire College (Trocaire)

500 7th Avenue, New York, NY

Trocaire College, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Buffalo, New York, it offers an urban setting for students to study in. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Enrollment at Trocaire exceeds a thousand annually.

Students may pick from many areas of study, including:

• Nursing
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Radiologic Technology
• Surgical Technologist

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Admission to Trocaire College is considered highly competitive, with only 30 percent of students who applied being admitted per year. More information from the admissions office can be found at trocaire.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $15,000 annually, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's price of attendance calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Students attending this school may qualify for aid which is typically grants and loans.

For a complete list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.trocaire.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Massage Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Trocaire College has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• 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

• 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).