3 schools · Connecticut
Massage therapy schools in Connecticut
3 schools in Connecticut offer massage therapy programs (1 of them public), with 2 certificate and 1 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $30,850 a year after finishing, compared with $28,052 nationally.
All massage therapy programs in Connecticut
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Institute-West HartfordWest Hartford, CT | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 36 | $31,589 | $30,367 | $7,429 | $19,495 |
| Cortiva InstituteCromwell, CT | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 66 | $30,111 | $32,702 | $11,259 | $17,737 |
| Connecticut State Community CollegeNew Britain, CT | Community college | Associate degree | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,338 |
Cities with the most programs: West Hartford (1), Cromwell (1), New Britain (1).
What counts: massage therapy and related bodywork.
Frequently asked questions
How many massage therapy schools are in Connecticut?
3 schools in Connecticut awarded massage therapy certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 2 certificate and 1 associate programs.
Which massage therapy program in Connecticut has the highest earnings?
American Institute-West Hartford in West Hartford, where certificate graduates earned a median of $31,589 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest massage therapy school in Connecticut?
By yearly tuition and fees, Connecticut State Community College in New Britain charges $5,338 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do massage therapy graduates make in Connecticut?
The typical certificate program in Connecticut reported median earnings of $30,850 one year after graduation and $31,535 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
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Massage therapy schools nationwide
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.