Utah Massage Therapy Overview

This is an exciting time to enter the field of massage therapy in any state, and Utah is no exception. As the nation’s population ages and expands, and an increasing awareness of massage therapy as an effective treatment option develops, the demand for professional massage therapy services will increase accordingly. From self-employed massage therapists providing massage services in clients’ homes, to professional massage therapists providing services in hospitals and clinics, massage therapists in Utah can expect to enjoy a rapid increase in demand over the next several years.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2008 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates for Utah notes that massage therapists working in Utah at that time earned a mean annual wage of $34,240. Most massage therapists are self-employed and are able to set their own schedules, determine how much and how often they wish to work, and enjoy the benefits of being their own boss.

Prospective massage therapists who intend to work in Utah will need to meet the requirements for licensure set forth by the Board of Massage Therapy of the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing. These requirements include obtaining at least 600 hours of education and training from an approved school and passing the national certification examination.

If you are ready to jumpstart your Utah massage therapy career, look through the schools listed below to find the right massage therapy program for you.

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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.