Louisiana Massage Therapy Overview

Louisiana massage therapists, and future massage therapists who plan to work in Louisiana, can rest assured that the future of massage therapy in Louisiana is bright. Across the nation, the massage industry is expected to grow by 20%, resulting in 24,000 new jobs by the year 2016, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook 2008-2009 Edition. As the population of Louisiana grows and ages, Louisiana massage therapists can expect the demand for their services to increase at a similar rate.

According to the data gathered for the May 2006 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates for Louisiana, published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, licensed massage therapists working in Louisiana at that time earned a mean annual wage of $32,460, which is nearly double the mean annual wage of $18,890 for all Louisiana careers classified as healthcare support occupations.

The massage therapy industry in Louisiana is overseen by the Louisiana Board of Massage Therapy, which requires applicants to complete a minimum of 500 hours of massage training and education at an approved school before sitting for the licensure examination.

For more information on massage schools and how you can start your Louisiana massage therapy career, look through the following list of schools.

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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.