Therapeutic Massage

Careers. Choices. Real Life.

After passing the National Certification Exam for Massage Therapists and Bodyworkers and applying to the Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing, graduates may work as Wisconsin Registered Massage Therapists in massage clinics, health clubs, fitness centers, wellness centers, chiropractic offices, hospitals, nursing homes, home health services, pain management centers, dental and specialty practice offices, onsite locations (in offices, airports, hotels, public events) beauty salons, day spas, or in private practice. Job titles include:

• Nationally Certified Massage Therapist
• Registered Massage Therapist

WITC graduates are true professionals and lifelong learners. Many of the most career-oriented graduates consistently work their way into management positions.

Gainful Employment

Therapeutic Massage
Degree Type		Technical Diploma
Program Code		30-537-1
CIP Code		51.3501
Normal time to complete program		8 months
Program Costs (for entire program completed in normal time)		Tuition & Fees	Books & Supplies	Total
		$3,124	$956	$4,080
Based on program completion between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011:
Number of students to complete the program		58
Number of students to complete on time		57
Number of students to complete with student loan debt		30
Median student loan debt for all completers	Federal		Private
	$1,231		$0
Related Occupations by Standard Occupational Classification (SOC)
31-9011.00		Massage Therapists

Graduate Employment Information

WITC Therapeutic Massage Graduate Survey Responses 2009-2010

Number of graduates	56	Employed in related field	23
Number of responses	49	% employed in WITC district	70%
Number available for employment	43	Range of yearly salary	-*
Number employed	39	Average yearly salary	$31,198*
Percent employed	91%

*Average yearly salary based on composite of graduates from Wisconsin's 16 technical college districts (including WITC graduates). Range of yearly salary not available.