47 schools · Florida
Massage therapy schools in Florida
47 schools in Florida offer massage therapy programs (13 of them public), with 47 certificate and 0 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $27,014 a year after finishing, compared with $28,052 nationally.
All massage therapy programs in Florida
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Dade CollegeMiami, FL | Public technical school | Certificate | 41 | $30,800 | $36,484 | n/a | $2,838 |
| Cortiva InstituteMaitland, FL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 39 | $29,878 | $30,699 | $7,679 | $15,933 |
| Hollywood Institute of Beauty CareersHollywood, FL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 35 | $29,668 | $26,087 | $6,333 | $9,520 |
| Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-CasselberryCasselberry, FL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 11 | $29,668 | $26,087 | $6,333 | $9,008 |
| Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-West Palm BeachWest Palm Beach, FL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 48 | $29,668 | $26,087 | $6,333 | $13,585 |
| Artistic Nails and Beauty Academy-LakelandLakeland, FL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 28 | $29,644 | n/a | $6,333 | $9,672 |
| Artistic Nails and Beauty Academy-TampaTampa, FL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 26 | $29,644 | n/a | $6,333 | $9,672 |
| Medical Institute of Palm BeachGreenacres, FL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 17 | $28,719 | $22,663 | n/a | $25,000 |
| Aveda Institute-Fort MyersFort Myers, FL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 6 | $27,919 | $32,463 | $8,870 | $15,900 |
| Aveda Institute-South FloridaDavie, FL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 34 | $27,724 | $38,981 | $6,333 | $9,900 |
| International AcademySouth Daytona, FL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 21 | $27,625 | $29,922 | $6,333 | $17,800 |
| Parisian Spa InstituteJacksonville, FL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 23 | $27,493 | $23,225 | $6,333 | $5,185 |
| Daytona State CollegeDaytona Beach, FL | Community college | Certificate | 12 | $27,014 | n/a | n/a | $3,106 |
| Cortiva InstituteSt. Petersburg, FL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 60 | $26,704 | $32,076 | $7,719 | $12,476 |
| Sarasota School of Massage TherapySarasota, FL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 63 | $26,409 | $29,432 | $7,916 | $16,075 |
| Orange Technical CollegeOrlando, FL | Public technical school | Certificate | 4 | $25,902 | $37,194 | n/a | $4,828 |
| Florida AcademyFort Myers, FL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 60 | $25,779 | n/a | $6,333 | $13,000 |
| Praxis InstituteMiami, FL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 315 | $23,790 | $27,609 | $7,917 | $11,000 |
| Aveda Institute-Tampa BayClearwater, FL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 62 | $23,734 | $23,338 | $7,489 | $9,900 |
| Boca Beauty Academy-ParklandParkland, FL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 37 | $21,770 | $24,383 | $6,040 | $11,750 |
| Florida Professional InstituteMiami, FL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 73 | $21,343 | n/a | $6,333 | $10,650 |
| Hollywood InstituteMargate, FL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 18 | $20,640 | $31,519 | $5,587 | $9,008 |
| Celebrity School of BeautyMiami, FL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 35 | $20,232 | n/a | $7,917 | $16,145 |
| Bene's Career AcademyNew Port Richey, FL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 20 | $18,957 | $25,078 | $6,333 | $8,310 |
| Latin Beauty Academygreenacres, FL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 28 | $14,664 | n/a | $6,333 | $6,580 |
| Daytona CollegeOrmond Beach, FL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 12 | n/a | $33,160 | n/a | $43,100 |
| Ridge Technical CollegeWinter Haven, FL | Public technical school | Certificate | 14 | n/a | $32,195 | n/a | $3,930 |
| Erwin Technical CollegeTampa, FL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 4 | n/a | $30,153 | n/a | $5,486 |
| Palm Beach State CollegeLake Worth, FL | Community college | Certificate | 29 | n/a | $30,028 | n/a | $3,050 |
| Academy of CosmetologyMerritt Island, FL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 13 | n/a | $26,306 | n/a | $16,400 |
| La Belle Beauty AcademyMiami, FL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 7 | n/a | $21,218 | n/a | $16,495 |
| Academy of Career TrainingKissimmee, FL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 8 | n/a | $19,916 | n/a | $1,550 |
| American Academy of CosmetologyOrange Park, FL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $17,350 |
| American Institute of BeautyLargo, FL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 19 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $9,165 |
| Ana G. Mendez UniversityOrlando, FL | Private college | Certificate | 57 | n/a | n/a | $9,562 | $13,575 |
| Big Bend Technical CollegePerry, FL | Public technical school | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,062 |
| Fortis Institute-PensacolaPensacola, FL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $15,245 |
| La Belle Beauty SchoolHialeah, FL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 19 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $16,645 |
| Lively Technical CollegeTallahassee, FL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,916 |
| Manatee Technical CollegeBradenton, FL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $1,500 |
| Marion Technical CollegeOcala, FL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,946 |
| New Concept Massage and Beauty SchoolMiami, FL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 20 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $14,780 |
| Pensacola State CollegePensacola, FL | Community college | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,363 |
| Prestige Health & Beauty Sciences AcademyHallandale Beach, FL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,300 |
| Summit Salon AcademyTampa, FL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $17,900 |
| Tom P. Haney Technical CollegePanama City, FL | Public technical school | Certificate | 18 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,752 |
| Withlacoochee Technical CollegeInverness, FL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,294 |
Cities with the most programs: Miami (6), Tampa (3), Fort Myers (2), Orlando (2), Pensacola (2), Maitland (1), Hollywood (1), Casselberry (1), West Palm Beach (1), Lakeland (1), Greenacres (1), Davie (1).
What counts: massage therapy and related bodywork.
Frequently asked questions
How many massage therapy schools are in Florida?
47 schools in Florida awarded massage therapy certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 47 certificate and 0 associate programs.
Which massage therapy program in Florida has the highest earnings?
Miami Dade College in Miami, where certificate graduates earned a median of $30,800 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest massage therapy school in Florida?
By yearly tuition and fees, Manatee Technical College in Bradenton charges $1,500 (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 Florida?
The typical certificate program in Florida reported median earnings of $27,014 one year after graduation and $29,432 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.