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Massage therapy schools in Michigan
11 schools in Michigan offer massage therapy programs (2 of them public), with 10 certificate and 1 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $21,988 a year after finishing, compared with $28,052 nationally.
All massage therapy programs in Michigan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irene's Myomassology InstituteSouthfield, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 50 | $27,340 | $25,169 | $7,389 | $12,190 |
| Douglas J Aveda InstituteEast Lansing, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 25 | $27,250 | $31,535 | $6,511 | $24,000 |
| Dorsey CollegeMadison Heights, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 16 | $21,988 | $27,978 | $9,500 | $17,640 |
| Dorsey College-DearbornDetroit, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 22 | $21,988 | $27,978 | $9,500 | $18,180 |
| Dorsey College-SaginawSaginaw, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 27 | $21,988 | $27,978 | $9,500 | $17,640 |
| Dorsey College-WoodhavenWoodhaven, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 18 | $21,988 | $27,978 | $9,500 | $17,640 |
| Bayshire Academy of Beauty Craft IncBay City, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $12,900 |
| Carnegie InstituteTroy, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $16,410 |
| Lansing Community CollegeLansing, MI | Community college | Certificate | 22 | n/a | n/a | $9,497 | $4,100 |
| St Clair County Community CollegePort Huron, MI | Community college | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,346 |
| The Salon Professional Academy of HollandHolland, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $22,320 |
Cities with the most programs: Southfield (1), East Lansing (1), Madison Heights (1), Detroit (1), Saginaw (1), Woodhaven (1), Bay City (1), Troy (1), Lansing (1), Port Huron (1), Holland (1).
What counts: massage therapy and related bodywork.
Frequently asked questions
How many massage therapy schools are in Michigan?
11 schools in Michigan awarded massage therapy certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 10 certificate and 1 associate programs.
Which massage therapy program in Michigan has the highest earnings?
Irene's Myomassology Institute in Southfield, where certificate graduates earned a median of $27,340 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest massage therapy school in Michigan?
By yearly tuition and fees, Lansing Community College in Lansing charges $4,100 (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 Michigan?
The typical certificate program in Michigan reported median earnings of $21,988 one year after graduation and $27,978 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.