Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage programs prepare individuals to provide relief and improved health and well-being to clients through the application of manual techniques for manipulating skin, muscles, and connective tissues. Includes instruction in Western (Swedish) massage, sports massage, myotherapy/trigger point massage, myofascial release, deep tissue massage, cranio-sacral therapy, reflexology, massage safety and emergency management, client counseling, practice management, applicable regulations, and professional standards and ethics.

Of the 11 Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, 55% percent are awarded to women and the other 45% percent are men. Did you know that Michigan has more students being granted a degree in Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage than any other state? In fact, Michigan granted 11 degrees last year! The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage is $38,300.