North Dakota Massage Therapy Overview

The demand for qualified, well-trained massage therapy practitioners is constantly on the rise. As the nation’s population expands and people begin to live longer, healthcare professionals in all fields are enjoying a rapid increase in the demand for their services. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the increase in growth for the massage therapy industry will be as much as 20% between 2006 and 2016. This would lead to 24,000 new jobs in the massage therapy field across the nation in the next few years. North Dakota massage therapists can expect a similar growth rate in the industry in their state.

North Dakota massage therapists who participated in a May 2008 wage survey conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a mean annual wage of $21,660. This data was reported in the May 2008 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates for North Dakota. Most massage therapists work part-time and many are self-employed, which has the added benefit of setting your own schedule.

The massage therapy industry in North Dakota is regulated by the North Dakota State Board of Massage, which requires prospective massage therapists to complete 750 hours of massage education and training and to pass practical and written examinations before working as a licensed massage therapist (LMT) in North Dakota.

Take the next step towards a massage career in North Dakota by looking through 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.