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Massage therapy schools in Iowa
10 schools in Iowa offer massage therapy programs (1 of them public), with 10 certificate and 0 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $31,513 a year after finishing, compared with $28,052 nationally.
All massage therapy programs in Iowa
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCI Academy-AmesAmes, IA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 5 | $31,513 | $41,251 | n/a | $14,988 |
| PCI Academy-Iowa CityIowa City, IA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 6 | $31,513 | $41,251 | n/a | $14,988 |
| Capri College-DubuqueDubuque, IA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 12 | $23,259 | $33,253 | $4,400 | $19,180 |
| Capri College-Cedar RapidsCedar Rapids, IA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 7 | n/a | $33,870 | n/a | $19,180 |
| Capri College-DavenportDavenport, IA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 12 | n/a | $23,609 | $6,544 | $19,180 |
| Iowa Lakes Community CollegeEstherville, IA | Community college | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,616 |
| Iowa School of Beauty-Des MoinesDes Moines, IA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $9,172 |
| La James International College-Cedar FallsCedar Falls, IA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $11,509 |
| La James International College-DavenportDavenport, IA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $11,509 |
| La James International College-JohnstonJohnston, IA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $23,390 |
Cities with the most programs: Davenport (2), Ames (1), Iowa City (1), Dubuque (1), Cedar Rapids (1), Estherville (1), Des Moines (1), Cedar Falls (1), Johnston (1).
What counts: massage therapy and related bodywork.
Frequently asked questions
How many massage therapy schools are in Iowa?
10 schools in Iowa awarded massage therapy certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 10 certificate and 0 associate programs.
Which massage therapy program in Iowa has the highest earnings?
PCI Academy-Ames in Ames, where certificate graduates earned a median of $31,513 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest massage therapy school in Iowa?
By yearly tuition and fees, Iowa Lakes Community College in Estherville charges $7,616 (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 Iowa?
The typical certificate program in Iowa reported median earnings of $31,513 one year after graduation and $33,870 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.