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Massage therapy schools in Illinois
17 schools in Illinois offer massage therapy programs (11 of them public), with 17 certificate and 1 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $28,730 a year after finishing, compared with $28,052 nationally.
All massage therapy programs in Illinois
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Institute of Travel Inc.Crystal Lake, IL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 23 | $31,078 | n/a | $8,360 | $17,025 |
| Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage TherapyChicago, IL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 172 | $30,863 | $34,271 | $7,916 | n/a |
| Estelle Medical AcademySkokie, IL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 58 | $26,597 | $28,337 | $5,948 | $9,180 |
| Universal Spa Training AcademyDowners Grove, IL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 16 | $22,210 | $41,958 | $6,861 | $18,450 |
| Midwest Technical Institute-IllinoisSpringfield, IL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 20 | n/a | $23,972 | $7,582 | $16,292 |
| College of Lake CountyGrayslake, IL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,901 |
| Elgin Community CollegeElgin, IL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,324 |
| Illinois Eastern Community CollegesOlney, IL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,260 |
| John A Logan CollegeCarterville, IL | Community college | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,630 |
| Kishwaukee CollegeMalta, IL | Community college | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,800 |
| Lake Land CollegeMattoon, IL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,620 |
| Moraine Valley Community CollegePalos Hills, IL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,942 |
| Parkland CollegeChampaign, IL | Community college | Certificate | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,464 |
| Parkland CollegeChampaign, IL | Community college | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,464 |
| Southwestern Illinois CollegeBelleville, IL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,590 |
| University of Spa & Cosmetology ArtsSpringfield, IL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $19,850 |
| Waubonsee Community CollegeSugar Grove, IL | Community college | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,576 |
| William Rainey Harper CollegePalatine, IL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,038 |
Cities with the most programs: Springfield (2), Crystal Lake (1), Chicago (1), Skokie (1), Downers Grove (1), Grayslake (1), Elgin (1), Olney (1), Carterville (1), Malta (1), Mattoon (1), Palos Hills (1).
What counts: massage therapy and related bodywork.
Frequently asked questions
How many massage therapy schools are in Illinois?
17 schools in Illinois awarded massage therapy certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 17 certificate and 1 associate programs.
Which massage therapy program in Illinois has the highest earnings?
First Institute of Travel Inc. in Crystal Lake, where certificate graduates earned a median of $31,078 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest massage therapy school in Illinois?
By yearly tuition and fees, Elgin Community College in Elgin charges $3,324 (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 Illinois?
The typical certificate program in Illinois reported median earnings of $28,730 one year after graduation and $31,304 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.