Georgia Massage Therapy Overview

The massage therapy industry is poised for growth across the country and is set to experience an anticipated 20% increase in employment opportunities between 2006 and 2016. This information comes from data reported in the Occupational Outlook Handbook 2008-2009 Edition published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and would result in 24,000 additional massage therapy jobs across the nation over the next few years. As Georgia’s population increases and ages, Georgia massage therapists can expect to enjoy a similar increase in the demand for their services.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2006 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates for Georgia, licensed massage therapists working in Georgia at that time were making an average annual wage of $28,540. Most massage therapists are self-employed and provide massage therapy services on a part-time basis; therefore, a full-time massage therapist practicing in Georgia would have a higher earning potential.

Massage therapists working in Georgia are governed by the Georgia Board of Massage Therapy, which requires applicants to complete at least 500 hours of professional massage therapy training prior to sitting for the licensing examination.

To find a massage program and begin to work towards licensure as a massage therapist in Georgia, browse the schools listed below.

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Online Colleges Offering Massage Therapy Degrees

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.