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Massage therapy schools in South Carolina
9 schools in South Carolina offer massage therapy programs (5 of them public), with 9 certificate and 0 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $28,018 a year after finishing, compared with $28,052 nationally.
All massage therapy programs in South Carolina
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern College-CharlestonNorth Charleston, SC | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 30 | $32,738 | $30,756 | $9,500 | $26,016 |
| Southeastern College-ColumbiaColumbia, SC | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 34 | $23,298 | $31,928 | $7,811 | $26,016 |
| Central Carolina Technical CollegeSumter, SC | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,829 |
| Greenville Technical CollegeGreenville, SC | Public technical school | Certificate | 18 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,780 |
| Horry-Georgetown Technical CollegeConway, SC | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 17 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,702 |
| Southeastern Esthetics InstituteElgin, SC | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $9,500 |
| Spartanburg Community CollegeSpartanburg, SC | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 23 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,246 |
| Strand College of Hair DesignMyrtle Beach, SC | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $17,000 |
| Technical College of the LowcountryBeaufort, SC | Community college | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,300 |
Cities with the most programs: North Charleston (1), Columbia (1), Sumter (1), Greenville (1), Conway (1), Elgin (1), Spartanburg (1), Myrtle Beach (1), Beaufort (1).
What counts: massage therapy and related bodywork.
Frequently asked questions
How many massage therapy schools are in South Carolina?
9 schools in South Carolina awarded massage therapy certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 9 certificate and 0 associate programs.
Which massage therapy program in South Carolina has the highest earnings?
Southeastern College-Charleston in North Charleston, where certificate graduates earned a median of $32,738 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest massage therapy school in South Carolina?
By yearly tuition and fees, Spartanburg Community College in Spartanburg charges $5,246 (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 South Carolina?
The typical certificate program in South Carolina reported median earnings of $28,018 one year after graduation and $31,342 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.