4 schools · Maryland
Massage therapy schools in Maryland
4 schools in Maryland offer massage therapy programs (2 of them public), with 4 certificate and 2 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $29,783 a year after finishing, compared with $28,052 nationally.
All massage therapy programs in Maryland
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cortiva InstituteLinthicum, MD | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 49 | $31,793 | $33,559 | $8,677 | $11,004 |
| Fortis Institute-TowsonTowson, MD | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 23 | $27,772 | $30,445 | $7,600 | $17,000 |
| Allegany College of MarylandCumberland, MD | Community college | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,940 |
| Allegany College of MarylandCumberland, MD | Community college | Associate degree | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,940 |
| Anne Arundel Community CollegeArnold, MD | Community college | Certificate | 17 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,586 |
| Anne Arundel Community CollegeArnold, MD | Community college | Associate degree | 29 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,586 |
Cities with the most programs: Linthicum (1), Towson (1), Cumberland (1), Arnold (1).
What counts: massage therapy and related bodywork.
Frequently asked questions
How many massage therapy schools are in Maryland?
4 schools in Maryland awarded massage therapy certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 4 certificate and 2 associate programs.
Which massage therapy program in Maryland has the highest earnings?
Cortiva Institute in Linthicum, where certificate graduates earned a median of $31,793 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest massage therapy school in Maryland?
By yearly tuition and fees, Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold charges $4,586 (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 Maryland?
The typical certificate program in Maryland reported median earnings of $29,783 one year after graduation and $32,002 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.