12 schools · Virginia
Massage therapy schools in Virginia
12 schools in Virginia offer massage therapy programs (2 of them public), with 12 certificate and 0 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $24,309 a year after finishing, compared with $28,052 nationally.
All massage therapy programs in Virginia
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic MassageFalls Church, VA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 98 | $36,806 | $33,103 | $6,333 | n/a |
| ECPI UniversityVirginia Beach, VA | For-profit 2-year college | Certificate | 10 | $32,627 | n/a | $7,125 | $18,484 |
| Lotus Professional CollegeRichmond, VA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 27 | $31,084 | n/a | $6,333 | $9,300 |
| Centura College-Newport NewsNewport News, VA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 11 | $24,309 | $26,335 | $9,500 | $16,637 |
| Columbia CollegeVienna, VA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 76 | $24,190 | $22,878 | $4,731 | $10,200 |
| Fortis College-NorfolkNorfolk, VA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 1 | $23,276 | $30,756 | n/a | $15,381 |
| Fortis College-RichmondRichmond, VA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 30 | $23,276 | $30,756 | n/a | $16,345 |
| Eastern Virginia Career CollegeFredericksburg, VA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 13 | n/a | $24,362 | n/a | $34,950 |
| Brightpoint Community CollegeChester, VA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,230 |
| Chester Career CollegeCHESTER, VA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 9 | n/a | n/a | $7,917 | $36,500 |
| Patrick & Henry Community CollegeMartinsville, VA | Community college | Certificate | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,149 |
| Sylvain Melloul International Hair AcademyLynchburg, VA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $10,259 |
Cities with the most programs: Richmond (2), Falls Church (1), Virginia Beach (1), Newport News (1), Vienna (1), Norfolk (1), Fredericksburg (1), Chester (1), CHESTER (1), Martinsville (1), Lynchburg (1).
What counts: massage therapy and related bodywork.
Frequently asked questions
How many massage therapy schools are in Virginia?
12 schools in Virginia awarded massage therapy certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 12 certificate and 0 associate programs.
Which massage therapy program in Virginia has the highest earnings?
Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage in Falls Church, where certificate graduates earned a median of $36,806 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest massage therapy school in Virginia?
By yearly tuition and fees, Patrick & Henry Community College in Martinsville charges $5,149 (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 Virginia?
The typical certificate program in Virginia reported median earnings of $24,309 one year after graduation and $28,546 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.