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Massage Therapy Schools in Virginia

There are 19 schools in the state of Virginia offering massage therapy programs. In 2010, 604 students graduated with degrees from Virginia massage therapy schools. 439 of all these students graduated with certificates and 165 of all these students graduated with associates degrees.

Overview

575 students graduate from programs in Virginia in massage therapy, on average, per year. This accounts for 2% of massage therapy students who schools in the United States graduate. Out of those, 439 students graduated with certificates in massage therapy and 165 with a degree at the associate's level.

19 massage therapy schools are in this state. And of these, while 18 schools are private, one school is public. Tuition at a private massage therapy school varies from $6,750 to $27,147, while public massage therapy school tuitions are $2,842.

Average tuition for programs in massage therapy is $14,168. While the highest tuition for massage therapy programs, which is $27,147 every year, is at Centura College-Richmond Main, the lowest tuition in this state, which is $2,842 per year, is at Dabney S Lancaster Community College.

Schools in this southern state offer certificates and associates degrees in massage therapy.

Massage Therapy Program Completions in Virginia 2006 - 2010

575 students graduate from programs in Virginia in massage therapy, on average, per year. This accounts for 2% of massage therapy students who schools in the United States graduate. Out of those, 439 students graduated with certificates in massage therapy and 165 with a degree at the associate's level.

Massage Therapy Program Completions in Virginia 2006 - 2010

  • Certificate 2006: 456
  • Certificate 2007: 425
  • Certificate 2008: 486
  • Certificate 2009: 400
  • Certificate 2010: 439
  • Associate 2006: 10
  • Associate 2007: 77
  • Associate 2008: 60
  • Associate 2009: 119
  • Associate 2010: 165

Massage Therapy Program Availability in Virginia

Virginia schools offer a total of 24 programs in massage therapy. Of these programs, 58.3% are certificate level programs. The remaining programs are degrees at the associates level.

Massage Therapy Program Availability in Virginia

  • Certificate: 14
  • Associate: 10

Career Trends

Massage Therapists — Salary by Percentile

Massage Therapists — Salary by Percentile

Massage Therapists — Salary by Percentile

  • 10th Percentile: 21450
  • 25th Percentile: 29600
  • Median: 50250
  • 75th Percentile: 56980
  • 90th Percentile: 64730

Career Trends

Massage Therapists — Employment Trend

Massage Therapists — Employment Trend

Massage Therapists — Employment Trend

  • Median Salary 2006: 35950
  • Median Salary 2007: 36340
  • Median Salary 2008: 35430
  • Median Salary 2009: 30440
  • Median Salary 2010: 50250
  • Total Employed 2006: 570
  • Total Employed 2007: 560
  • Total Employed 2008: 860
  • Total Employed 2009: 990
  • Total Employed 2010: 1630

Virginia vs National Massage Therapy Employment

Virginia vs National Massage Therapy Employment

  • Employed in Virginia: 2.715% (1630)

Massage Therapy Schools in Virginia

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1. The MedSpa Careers Institute

800 Moorefield Park Drive
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 521-0400

The MedSpa Careers Institute is located in the suburbs of Richmond, Virginia and it offers one program in massage therapy. It is a for-profit 2-year institution. This school is the ninth biggest institution in the state of Virginia offering massage therapy in terms of programs.

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2. Fortis College - Richmond

2000 Westmoreland Street- Suite A
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 323-1020

Fortis College-Richmond offers two massage therapy programs. Out of those, it offers students one massage therapy certificate and one associate's level massage therapy degree. It is in the suburbs of Richmond, Virginia. It is a for-profit 2-year institution. In terms of programs, it is the second largest institution in the state of Virginia offering massage therapy.

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3. The Richmond School of Health and Technology

1601 Willow Lawn Drive- Suite 320
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 288-1000

The Richmond School of Health and Technology is in the suburbs of Richmond, Virginia and this school offers one program in massage therapy. This school is a for-profit 2-year institution.

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4. The Heritage Institute - Manassas

8255 Shopper's Square
Manassas, VA 20111-2176
(703) 334-2501

The Heritage Institute-Manassas offers one program in massage therapy and it is located in the suburbs of Manassas, Virginia. This school is the eighth largest institution in the state of Virginia offering massage therapy in terms of programs.

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5. Everest College - Newport News

803 Diligence Drive
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 873-1111

Everest College-Newport News is 0.6 miles from the center of the city and this school offers one massage therapy program. This small school is a for-profit 2-year institution.

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6. Everest College - McLean

1430 Spring Hill Rd Suite 200
McLean, VA 22102-3000
(703) 288-3131

Everest College-McLean offers one massage therapy program and it is located in the suburbs of McLean, Virginia. It is the seventh largest institution in the state of Virginia offering massage therapy.

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7. The Virginia School of Massage

153 Zan Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 293-4031

The Virginia School of Massage, which is near the center of the city, is located in Charlottesville, VA and it offers one program in massage therapy. Overall, 72 students pursue degrees in two Virginia School of Massage programs.

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8. Centura College - Alexandria

6295 Edsall Rd Ste 250
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 778-4444

Centura College-Alexandria offers one massage therapy program and it is located in the suburbs of Alexandria, Virginia. This school is a for-profit institution.

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9. Patrick Henry Community College

645 Patriot Avenue
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 656-0311

Founded in 1962, Patrick Henry Community College is a public 2-year institution. This college, which is very close to Martinsville, Virginia, is located in a rural setting. This community college offers subjects including education and business administration. This college offers 18 certificates and 13 degrees at the associates level to students. 3,289 students pursued degrees from the 26 programs at this college in 2010. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. This college is one of 23 community colleges in Virginia.

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10. Columbia College

8300 Merrifield Ave 3F
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 206-0508

Columbia College is located in the suburbs of Fairfax, Virginia and it offers one program in massage therapy. It is one of 23 liberal arts colleges in Virginia. It is the eighth oldest institution in the state of Virginia offering massage therapy programs.

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11. Fortis College - Norfolk

6300 Center Dr Bldg 22
Norfolk, VA 23502-4101
(757) 499-5447

Fortis College-Norfolk is near the heart of downtown. It offers two massage therapy programs. Of those, this very small school offers one certificate in massage therapy to students and one associate's level massage therapy degree. It is the ninth biggest institution in the state of Virginia offering massage therapy.

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12. Avi Career Training

10130-B Colvin Run Rd
Great Falls, VA 22066
(703) 759-2200

Avi Career Training is located in the suburbs of Great Falls, Virginia and this school offers one program in massage therapy. This school is a for-profit institution. This school is the sixth oldest institution in the state of Virginia offering massage therapy programs.

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13. Centura College - Richmond Main

7914 Midlothian Turnpike
Richmond, VA 23235-5250
(804) 330-0111

Centura College-Richmond Main offers one massage therapy program and this school is located in the suburbs of Richmond, Virginia. 181 students pursue degrees in six Centura College-Richmond Main programs, overall. This school is the third oldest institution in the state of Virginia offering programs in massage therapy.

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14. Everest College - Chesapeake

825 Greenbrier Circle
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 361-3900

Everest College-Chesapeake is located in the suburbs of Chesapeake, Virginia and it offers one program in massage therapy. This school is a for-profit 2-year institution.

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15. The Cayce Reilly School of Massotherapy

215 67th Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 457-7270

The Cayce Reilly School of Massotherapy, which is 2.8 miles from the center of the city, is located in Virginia Beach, VA and this school offers one program in massage therapy. Overall, 84 students pursue degrees in one program at this school.

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16. Centura College - Chesapeake

932 B Ventures Way
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 549-2121

Centura College-Chesapeake is in the suburbs of Chesapeake, Virginia and it offers one program in massage therapy. This school is a for-profit 2-year institution. It ranks eighth in terms of enrollment in the state of Virginia.

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17. Centura College - Newport News

616 Denbigh Blvd
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 874-2121

Centura College-Newport News is near the heart of downtown and it offers one program in massage therapy. It is a for-profit 2-year institution. In terms of enrollment, this school ranks seventh in the state of Virginia.

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18. Centura College - Virginia Beach

2697 Dean Dr Ste 100
Virginia Beach, VA 23452-7431
(757) 340-2121x310

Centura College-Virginia Beach offers one massage therapy program and it is near the center of the city. 1,046 students pursue degrees in seven programs at this school, overall. It is the second biggest institution in the state of Virginia offering massage therapy.

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19. Dabney S Lancaster Community College

1000 Dabney Drive
Clifton Forge, VA 24422-1000
(540) 863-2815

Dabney S Lancaster Community College, which is very close to Clifton Forge, Virginia, is in a rural area and it offers one massage therapy program. It is one of 23 community colleges in Virginia. In terms of programs, this college is the fifth biggest institution in the state of Virginia offering massage therapy.

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20. The Miller-Motte Technical College - Lynchburg

1011 Creekside Lane
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 239-5222

The Miller-Motte Technical College-Lynchburg is near the center of the city. This school offers two programs in massage therapy. Out of those, it offers students one massage therapy certificate and one massage therapy degree at the associate's level. This technical college is a for-profit 2-year institution. This school is the tenth biggest institution in the state of Virginia offering massage therapy.