Colorado Massage Therapy Overview

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook 2008-2009 Edition reports an expected growth rate of 20% across the nation for the field of massage therapy by the year 2016. This would result in 24,000 additional massage therapy jobs throughout the country in the coming years. Colorado massage therapists can expect to see a similar rate of growth as the state’s population continues to expand and our aging population increases the demand for qualified healthcare professionals in all fields.

According to a wage report published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, massage therapists working in Colorado in May 2006 made an average annual wage of $40,850, which is considerably higher than the average annual wage of $27,150 earned across healthcare support occupations in the state at that time.

The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Office of Massage Therapist Registration is the regulatory agency for massage therapists in Colorado and requires applicants to complete 500 hours of professional training in massage therapy, and to pass a registration examination, to become a registered massage therapist (RMT) practicing in Colorado.

To begin your Colorado massage therapy career, look through the massage therapy schools listed below to find the program that best suits your needs.

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Online Colleges Offering Massage Therapy Degrees

University of Phoenix - Online Campus

Accreditation

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .

McCann School of Business and Technology

Accreditation

McCann School of Business & Technology is accredited to award occupational associate degrees and certification diplomas by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education,.

National Holistic Institute

Accreditation

National Holistic Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET). ACCET is listed by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

Institute for Business and Technology

Accreditation

The Institute for Business and Technology is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT). ACCSCT is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally-recognized accrediting agency.