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Massage therapy schools in New York
9 schools in New York offer massage therapy programs (4 of them public), with 3 certificate and 8 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $39,271 a year after finishing, compared with $28,052 nationally.
All massage therapy programs in New York
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mildred Elley School-Albany CampusAlbany, NY | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 6 | $47,271 | n/a | $14,500 | $15,865 |
| Swedish Institute a College of Health SciencesNew York, NY | For-profit 2-year college | Associate degree | 80 | $42,130 | $31,205 | $30,473 | $28,316 |
| Mildred Elley School-Albany CampusAlbany, NY | For-profit trade school | Associate degree | 11 | $40,767 | n/a | $21,500 | $15,865 |
| Mildred Elley-New York CampusNew York, NY | For-profit trade school | Associate degree | 9 | $40,767 | n/a | $21,500 | $17,926 |
| New York School for Medical and Dental AssistantsLong Island City, NY | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 12 | $31,270 | n/a | n/a | $27,800 |
| CUNY Queensborough Community CollegeBayside, NY | Community college | Associate degree | 27 | n/a | $28,517 | n/a | $5,210 |
| Niagara County Community CollegeSanborn, NY | Community college | Associate degree | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,990 |
| North Country Community CollegeSaranac Lake, NY | Community college | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,802 |
| SUNY MorrisvilleMorrisville, NY | Community college | Associate degree | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $8,837 |
| Trocaire CollegeBuffalo, NY | Private 2-year college | Certificate | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $21,480 |
| Trocaire CollegeBuffalo, NY | Private 2-year college | Associate degree | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $21,480 |
Cities with the most programs: New York (2), Albany (1), Long Island City (1), Bayside (1), Sanborn (1), Saranac Lake (1), Morrisville (1), Buffalo (1).
What counts: massage therapy and related bodywork.
Frequently asked questions
How many massage therapy schools are in New York?
9 schools in New York awarded massage therapy certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 3 certificate and 8 associate programs.
Which massage therapy program in New York has the highest earnings?
Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus in Albany, where certificate graduates earned a median of $47,271 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest massage therapy school in New York?
By yearly tuition and fees, CUNY Queensborough Community College in Bayside charges $5,210 (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 York?
The typical certificate program in New York reported median earnings of $39,271 one year after graduation, 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.