Kentucky Massage Therapy Overview

Projections reported in the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook 2008-2009 Edition show an anticipated 20% growth rate for massage therapy employment opportunities between 2006 and 2016 across the country. This would lead to the addition of 24,000 massage therapy jobs throughout the nation in the next few years. Massage therapists working in Kentucky can expect to see a similar rate of growth as the demand for their services increases due to a growing and aging population.

The Kentucky State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates for May 2006, published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, contains data showing that massage therapists working in Kentucky at that time were making a mean annual wage of $26,400, compared to the concurrent mean annual wage of $22,940 earned across all careers categorized as healthcare support occupations.

The Kentucky massage therapy industry is regulated by the Kentucky Board of Licensure for Massage Therapy. This regulatory agency requires 600 hours of training and education at an approved massage school prior to taking the examination for licensure.

If you are interested in becoming a massage therapist in Kentucky, look through the schools listed below to find the massage program that best suits your needs.

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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.