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Massage therapy schools in New Jersey
8 schools in New Jersey offer massage therapy programs (2 of them public), with 8 certificate and 1 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $31,589 a year after finishing, compared with $28,052 nationally.
All massage therapy programs in New Jersey
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Institute-Cherry HillCherry Hill, NJ | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 18 | $31,589 | $30,367 | $7,429 | $19,495 |
| American Institute-CliftonCLIFTON, NJ | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 74 | $31,589 | $30,367 | $7,429 | $19,495 |
| American Institute-SomersetSomerset, NJ | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 38 | $31,589 | $30,367 | $7,429 | $25,495 |
| American Institute-Toms RiverToms River, NJ | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 23 | $31,589 | $30,367 | $7,429 | $19,495 |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-MoorestownMoorestown, NJ | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 22 | $30,114 | $31,862 | $9,123 | $34,656 |
| Camden County CollegeBlackwood, NJ | Community college | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,560 |
| Camden County CollegeBlackwood, NJ | Community college | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,560 |
| Essex County CollegeNewark, NJ | Community college | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,631 |
| Garden State Science and Technology InstituteJersey City, NJ | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $16,084 |
Cities with the most programs: Cherry Hill (1), CLIFTON (1), Somerset (1), Toms River (1), Moorestown (1), Blackwood (1), Newark (1), Jersey City (1).
What counts: massage therapy and related bodywork.
Frequently asked questions
How many massage therapy schools are in New Jersey?
8 schools in New Jersey awarded massage therapy certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 8 certificate and 1 associate programs.
Which massage therapy program in New Jersey has the highest earnings?
American Institute-Cherry Hill in Cherry Hill, where certificate graduates earned a median of $31,589 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest massage therapy school in New Jersey?
By yearly tuition and fees, Camden County College in Blackwood charges $4,560 (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 New Jersey?
The typical certificate program in New Jersey reported median earnings of $31,589 one year after graduation and $30,367 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.