Indiana Massage Therapy Overview

Prospective massage therapists who are considering an Indiana massage career can look forward to increasing job opportunities as the state’s population grows. Projections reported in the Occupational Outlook Handbook 2008-2009 Edition, published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, estimate that there will be 24,000 additional jobs in the massage industry by 2016, which would be a 20% rate of growth from 2006.

Licensed massage therapists practicing their trade in Indiana in May 2006 made an average annual wage of $36,850, which is higher than both the average annual wage for other jobs classified as healthcare support occupations ($24,390), and the average annual wage for all workers across industries ($35,190) in Indiana at that time. This data was reported in the May 2006 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates for Indiana published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. It should be noted that the majority of massage therapists are self-employed and provide services on a part-time basis; therefore, massage therapists who choose to work full-time have the opportunity to earn higher wages.

The Indiana State Board of Massage Therapy regulates massage therapists in Indiana and requires prospective practitioners to complete 500 hours of professional massage therapy training at an approved massage therapy school prior to taking the examination for Indiana licensure.

Browse the below list of schools to find more information about massage programs and starting your Indiana massage therapy career.

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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.