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Massage therapy schools in Ohio
10 schools in Ohio offer massage therapy programs (7 of them public), with 10 certificate and 4 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $24,927 a year after finishing, compared with $28,052 nationally.
All massage therapy programs in Ohio
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 of Alternative MedicineColumbus, OH | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 30 | $39,572 | $30,595 | $7,917 | $21,747 |
| Dayton School of Medical MassageDayton, OH | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 512 | $24,927 | $28,020 | $13,458 | $18,623 |
| Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-BoardmanBoardman, OH | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 16 | $20,861 | n/a | $6,216 | $23,820 |
| Columbus State Community CollegeColumbus, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 19 | n/a | $32,090 | $6,000 | $5,788 |
| Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking CountyNewark, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $852 |
| Columbus State Community CollegeColumbus, OH | Public technical school | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,788 |
| Cuyahoga Community College DistrictCleveland, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 54 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,249 |
| Cuyahoga Community College DistrictCleveland, OH | Public technical school | Associate degree | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,249 |
| EHOVE Career CenterMilan, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $19,058 |
| Hocking CollegeNelsonville, OH | Community college | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,690 |
| Hocking CollegeNelsonville, OH | Community college | Associate degree | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,690 |
| Stark State CollegeNorth Canton, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 27 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,910 |
| Stark State CollegeNorth Canton, OH | Public technical school | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,910 |
| Washington State College of OhioMarietta, OH | Community college | Certificate | 23 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,128 |
Cities with the most programs: Columbus (2), Dayton (1), Boardman (1), Newark (1), Cleveland (1), Milan (1), Nelsonville (1), North Canton (1), Marietta (1).
What counts: massage therapy and related bodywork.
Frequently asked questions
How many massage therapy schools are in Ohio?
10 schools in Ohio awarded massage therapy certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 10 certificate and 4 associate programs.
Which massage therapy program in Ohio has the highest earnings?
American Institute of Alternative Medicine in Columbus, where certificate graduates earned a median of $39,572 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest massage therapy school in Ohio?
By yearly tuition and fees, Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County in Newark charges $852 (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 Ohio?
The typical certificate program in Ohio reported median earnings of $24,927 one year after graduation and $30,595 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.