Kansas Massage Therapy Overview

The nationwide massage therapy industry is in the midst of an expected 20% expansion, which should result in 24,000 new massage therapy jobs across the country by the year 2016. Practitioners in Kansas can expect the industry in their state to experience a similar growth rate as the population grows and ages.

The Kansas State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates for May 2006, put out by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, show that massage practitioners working in Kansas at that time earned a mean annual wage or $29,740. When compared to other healthcare jobs categorized under healthcare support occupations, massage therapists earned significantly more than the mean annual wage of $22,420.

There are no statewide licensing requirements or laws governing the massage therapy industry in Kansas at this time. Prospective massage therapists who wish to practice in Kansas will need to contact the city or county in which they plan to work to determine the requirements for that jurisdiction. It is also worth noting that most states have passed legislation to regulate the massage therapy industry, and national professional organizations for massage therapists are pushing for all states to adopt similar laws. Therefore, there is a distinct possibility that Kansas will eventually require practitioners to meet state mandates for licensure or registration.

To find a massage therapy program and jumpstart your career as a professional massage therapist, look through 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.