Florida Massage Therapy Overview

Florida massage therapists can expect to enjoy expansive growth in their field in the years to come. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook 2008-2009 Edition, the field of massage therapy is poised for a 20% growth rate across the country by 2016. As Florida’s population increases and the aging population continues to increase the demand for healthcare professionals in all fields, Florida massage therapists can expect a similar rate of growth in their industry.

Massage therapists practicing in Florida in May of 2006 made an average annual wage of $34,440, according to the May 2006 State Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for Florida published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Considering that most massage therapists are self-employed and work on a part-time basis, a full-time massage therapist can expect to earn a higher salary.

Florida was among the earliest states to regulate the massage therapy industry, enacting a law in 1943 requiring licensure for practitioners. Today, the field of massage therapy in Florida is regulated by the Florida Board of Massage Therapy, a department of the Florida Department of Health. The board requires that applicants for licensure complete at least 500 hours of professional massage therapy training at an approved massage school prior to taking the licensing examination.

To find the massage program that is right for you, browse the schools listed below.

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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.