Massachusetts Massage Therapy Overview

Professional massage therapists working in Massachusetts, as well as other states, can expect to see expansive growth in the massage industry in the coming years. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook 2008-2009 Edition from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the massage industry across the nation is expected to experience a 20% growth rate between 2006 and 2016. This would mean 24,000 new massage therapy jobs nationwide by 2016. With the growing and aging population of Massachusetts, massage therapists working in this state can expect to enjoy a similar rate of expansion.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates reports that massage therapists practicing in Massachusetts as of May 2008 were making a mean annual salary of $43,900, with most working as self-employed practitioners on a part-time basis.

The Massachusetts massage industry is regulated by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Massage Therapy, which requires all applicants for registration as a massage therapist to complete a minimum of 500 hours of professional massage therapy training through an approved school. As of May1, 2010, massage therapists will need to complete 650 hours to become registered to practice in Massachusetts.

For more information on becoming a registered massage therapist, or to begin your Massachusetts massage therapy career, look through the list of schools below.

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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.