New Hampshire Massage Therapy Overview

New Hampshire massage therapists work in hospitals, nursing homes, chiropractic practices and spas. The growing population in New Hampshire, and across the nation, is increasing the demand for qualified healthcare professionals in all fields. Massage therapists, in particular, are set to experience expansive growth in their industry as increasing numbers of patients, medical practitioners and hospitals begin to recognize the value of massage therapy as a healing modality.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2008 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates for New Hampshire shows that massage therapists working in New Hampshire at that time made a mean annual wage of $46,840. This is significantly higher than the mean annual wage for workers in all industries in New Hampshire at that time, which was $42,670. Most massage therapists are self-employed and work part-time, which means a full-time massage therapist would enjoy an even higher earning potential.

Massage professionals in New Hampshire are regulated by the Board of Massage Therapy of the New Hampshire Office of Program Support, Licensing and Regulative Services. The board mandates that all massage practitioners in New Hampshire become licensed by completing 750 hours of massage therapy education and training, completing CPR certification and passing an examination.

If you are ready to begin working towards licensure as a massage therapist in New Hampshire, browse the schools listed below to find the massage program that best fits your needs.

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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.