Michigan Massage Therapy Overview

Now that Michigan has enacted legislation to ensure proper training and licensure of massage therapists across the state, Michigan massage therapists can expect to see an increase in demand for qualified, professional massage therapists. Nationwide, the massage therapy industry is experiencing an expansive rate of growth, with an anticipated additional 24,000 massage therapy jobs coming available by 2016. This information comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook 2008-2009 Edition and shows that massage therapy is rapidly increasing in popularity across the country.

As of May 2008, massage therapists practicing in Michigan earned an average annual wage of $34,630, according to wage survey data collected at that time for the Bureau of Labor Statistics State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates report.

Michigan became the 42nd state to regulate the massage industry when House Bill 5651 was signed into law on January 9, 2009. This bill is also known as Public Act 471 of 2008 and established the Michigan State Board of Massage Therapy. This new law requires that all massage therapists complete 500 hours at an approved massage therapy school and pass a licensing examination in order to become licensed to practice massage therapy in Michigan.

To learn more about becoming a massage therapist, or to jumpstart your Michigan massage therapy career, visit the schools listed 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.