The median annual wage for massage therapists was $54,660 in May 2024. The lowest 10% earned less than $29,700, and the highest 10% earned more than $91,090.
Massage Therapy
Program Overview
Massage Therapy (MASS-CER) 750 Clock Hours
Massage therapy is a professional practice in which the therapist uses hands-on techniques—and may incorporate complementary therapies—to support and enhance a client’s health and overall well-being. Therapeutic massage involves manipulating the body’s soft tissues to help prevent and relieve pain, muscle tension, discomfort, and stress. It also promotes overall health and wellness by enhancing the function of the circulatory, lymphatic, muscular, skeletal, and nervous systems. Additionally, massage therapy may aid in speeding up the body’s recovery from injury and illness. The Massage Therapy program at FGC offers three tracks: Traditional, Healthcare Professional Bridge and Accelerated Bridge.
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Massage Therapy
750 hours
to earn certificate
3 pathways
for flexibility
2 semester
full time option
Guided Pathway
Review the guided degree pathway where you will find a detailed plan for your courses and other requirements each semester that prepare you for graduation and your transfer goals.
What our graduates are doing now!
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Massage Therapist positions are projected to grow by 20% between the years 2023–2033 — much faster than the average for all occupations. Massage Therapists have opportunities to work in spas, wellness centers, chiropractic offices, physical therapy clinics, fitness centers, resorts, hospitals, and private practice settings.
STARTING SALARIES
- The Massage Therapy Program at Florida Gateway College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Massage Therapy Education
- If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 386-754-4487 or email ann.brown@fgc.edu
The Massage Therapy program at FGC offers three tracks: Traditional, Healthcare Professional Bridge and Accelerated Bridge. Students will benefit from:
- A small student-to-instructor ratio
- High state board pass rates
- A simulation lab
- A well-equipped clinical lab
- A variety of clinical affiliates
- Hands-on practical experiences
- Diverse learning approaches
- Dedicated and knowledgeable instructors
- A supportive teaching and learning environment
The Cost of Attendance (COA) is not a bill that you will receive from Florida Gateway
College. It is an estimate of what it costs the typical student to attend Florida
Gateway College for one academic year including tuition, books, course materials,
living expenses, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses. Tuition and
fees in the cost of attendance are calculated for credit hour programs, assuming enrollment
in 12 credit hours in the Fall and Spring semesters. Actual tuition and fees may vary
by program. For a better understanding of your chosen program’s tuition and fees,
see program costs above.
Cost of Attendance
Cost of Attendance
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Massage Therapy: Principles & Practice
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Trail Guide to the Body
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Applied Anatomy & Physiology for Manual Therapist
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Anatomy of Movement
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Tappans Handbook of Massage Therapy
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