Massage Therapy at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport

Gulfport, MS · Private for-profit · Certificate · Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services

with a smaller student body of 259 in Gulfport, MS.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $21,202/yr, roughly in line with the $20,587 national median for Massage Therapy. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 0% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Massage Therapy career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

With first-year pay of $21,202 far exceeding the $7,885 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

A #89 ranking among 224 Massage Therapy programs places Blue Cliff College-Gulfport in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

The limited growth from $21,202 to $21,673 over five years suggests earnings in this trade plateau relatively early in one's career.

Massage Therapy has a registered apprenticeship option through Certified Massage Therapist (Cmt) with a median wage of $57,950/yr — worth exploring for students who prefer structured on-the-job training.

39 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
34
Low End
39
Score
39
High End
Earnings $21,202/yr (3% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (73% shielded)
Job Market Large (52,100 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$222K
1.0% annual growth
Viable Career Paths
2 of 2
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Median Debt at Graduation
$7,885
4.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$21,673
2% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Massage Therapy graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620 +17.3% 52%
Massage therapists $57,950 +15.4% 93%
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$105,620
+17.3% growth 52% AI-proof
Massage therapists
$57,950
+15.4% growth 93% AI-proof

Massage Therapy Career Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Blue Cliff College-Gulfport's Massage Therapy program score?
At 39/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Massage Therapy programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
Will Massage Therapy graduates from Blue Cliff College-Gulfport find jobs?
With approximately 52,100 annual openings across mapped careers, Massage Therapy offers a large employment pool. Blue Cliff College-Gulfport graduates enter a market shaped by an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →