3 schools · South Dakota
Massage therapy schools in South Dakota
3 schools in South Dakota offer massage therapy programs, all private, with 3 certificate and 0 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $26,466 a year after finishing, compared with $28,052 nationally.
All massage therapy programs in South Dakota
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid CityRapid City, SD | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 11 | $26,466 | $25,911 | n/a | $16,450 |
| Stewart SchoolSioux Falls, SD | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $14,700 |
| The Salon Professional AcademyRapid City, SD | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $17,475 |
Cities with the most programs: Rapid City (2), Sioux Falls (1).
What counts: massage therapy and related bodywork.
Frequently asked questions
How many massage therapy schools are in South Dakota?
3 schools in South Dakota awarded massage therapy certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 3 certificate and 0 associate programs.
Which massage therapy program in South Dakota has the highest earnings?
Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City in Rapid City, where certificate graduates earned a median of $26,466 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest massage therapy school in South Dakota?
By yearly tuition and fees, Stewart School in Sioux Falls charges $14,700 (2025-26). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do massage therapy graduates make in South Dakota?
The typical certificate program in South Dakota reported median earnings of $26,466 one year after graduation and $25,911 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
More in South Dakota: all trade schools · colleges
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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.