Mississippi Massage Therapy Overview

Massage therapists who practice in Mississippi are set to experience a large increase in the demand for their services over the next several years. As the population ages and expands, the demand for qualified healthcare professionals in all fields continues to grow, creating the need for more practitioners in all healthcare modalities. The Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipates a 20% growth rate in the massage industry across the nation, resulting in 24,000 new jobs by 2016. Mississippi practitioners are set to experience a similar increase in demand.

Wage survey data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates for Mississippi shows that Mississippi massage therapy practitioners were earning an average wage of $27,050 as of May 2008.

The Mississippi massage industry is regulated by the Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy, which requires all massage therapy practitioners to complete a minimum of 700 hours from an accredited massage school, become certified in CPR and First Aid, and to pass a licensing examination before practicing as a licensed massage therapist in Mississippi.

To find out more about the profession of massage therapy, or to get started on your Mississippi massage therapy career, look through the schools offering massage programs 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.