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Massage therapy schools in Minnesota
8 schools in Minnesota offer massage therapy programs (6 of them public), with 8 certificate and 3 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $37,363 a year after finishing, compared with $28,052 nationally.
All massage therapy programs in Minnesota
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute MinneapolisMinneapolis, MN | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 32 | $37,363 | $31,619 | $6,333 | $22,300 |
| Northwestern Health Sciences UniversityBloomington, MN | Private 2-year college | Associate degree | 16 | $36,374 | n/a | $14,750 | $11,535 |
| Northwestern Health Sciences UniversityBloomington, MN | Private 2-year college | Certificate | 25 | n/a | $41,653 | $14,750 | $11,535 |
| Lake Superior CollegeDuluth, MN | Community college | Certificate | 19 | n/a | $33,438 | n/a | $5,931 |
| Saint Paul CollegeSaint Paul, MN | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 25 | n/a | $28,548 | n/a | $6,556 |
| Anoka-Ramsey Community CollegeCoon Rapids, MN | Community college | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,750 |
| Minnesota State Community and Technical CollegeFergus Falls, MN | Community college | Certificate | 16 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,124 |
| Ridgewater CollegeWillmar, MN | Community college | Certificate | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,340 |
| Ridgewater CollegeWillmar, MN | Community college | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,340 |
| Riverland Community CollegeAustin, MN | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,576 |
| Saint Paul CollegeSaint Paul, MN | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,556 |
Cities with the most programs: Minneapolis (1), Bloomington (1), Duluth (1), Saint Paul (1), Coon Rapids (1), Fergus Falls (1), Willmar (1), Austin (1).
What counts: massage therapy and related bodywork.
Frequently asked questions
How many massage therapy schools are in Minnesota?
8 schools in Minnesota awarded massage therapy certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 8 certificate and 3 associate programs.
Which massage therapy program in Minnesota has the highest earnings?
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Minneapolis in Minneapolis, where certificate graduates earned a median of $37,363 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest massage therapy school in Minnesota?
By yearly tuition and fees, Lake Superior College in Duluth charges $5,931 (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 Minnesota?
The typical certificate program in Minnesota reported median earnings of $37,363 one year after graduation and $32,529 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.