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Massage therapy schools in Pennsylvania
10 schools in Pennsylvania offer massage therapy programs (3 of them public), with 10 certificate and 1 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $28,431 a year after finishing, compared with $28,052 nationally.
All massage therapy programs in Pennsylvania
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cortiva InstituteKing of Prussia, PA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 58 | $32,173 | $35,644 | $8,677 | $13,044 |
| Great Lakes Institute of TechnologyErie, PA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 15 | $24,688 | n/a | $9,070 | $45,486 |
| Laurel Technical InstituteUniontown, PA | For-profit 2-year college | Certificate | 10 | n/a | $28,627 | $7,917 | $13,565 |
| Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic BodyworkLancaster, PA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 19 | n/a | $28,408 | $6,333 | $13,600 |
| Fortis Institute-ScrantonScranton, PA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 7 | n/a | $23,466 | n/a | $15,433 |
| Butler County Community CollegeButler, PA | Community college | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,210 |
| Butler County Community CollegeButler, PA | Community college | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,210 |
| Community College of Allegheny CountyPittsburgh, PA | Community college | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,962 |
| Douglas Education CenterMonessen, PA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 17 | n/a | n/a | $6,945 | $20,050 |
| Lackawanna CollegeScranton, PA | Private 2-year college | Certificate | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $19,100 |
| Northampton County Area Community CollegeBethlehem, PA | Community college | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,850 |
Cities with the most programs: Scranton (2), King of Prussia (1), Erie (1), Uniontown (1), Lancaster (1), Butler (1), Pittsburgh (1), Monessen (1), Bethlehem (1).
What counts: massage therapy and related bodywork.
Frequently asked questions
How many massage therapy schools are in Pennsylvania?
10 schools in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania has the highest earnings?
Cortiva Institute in King of Prussia, where certificate graduates earned a median of $32,173 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest massage therapy school in Pennsylvania?
By yearly tuition and fees, Community College of Allegheny County in Pittsburgh charges $4,962 (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 Pennsylvania?
The typical certificate program in Pennsylvania reported median earnings of $28,431 one year after graduation and $28,518 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.