Massage Therapy at Colorado School of Healing Arts

Lakewood, CO · Private for-profit · Certificate · Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services

a smaller institution with 60 students in Lakewood, CO.

Program Analysis

Graduates of Colorado School of Healing Arts's Massage Therapy program earn $27,724/yr in their first year — 35% above the $20,587 national median, a strong market signal for this institution.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 24.4x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Massage Therapy programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Massage Therapy's career paths, with 27% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 3% gap from the optimistic case.

At $7,450 in median debt against $27,724 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

Ranked #23 of 224 programs, Colorado School of Healing Arts's Massage Therapy program falls in the top 10%, outperforming most peers on financial outcomes.

One registered apprenticeship pathway (Certified Massage Therapist (Cmt) with a median wage of $57,950/yr) connects to Massage Therapy careers, offering a paid training alternative to the classroom model.

42 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
38
Low End
42
Score
42
High End
Earnings $27,724/yr (35% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (73% shielded)
Job Market Large (52,100 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$299K
1.6% annual growth
Earnings Multiple
24.5x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
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.

Program Tuition
$12,206
Median Debt at Graduation
$7,450
3.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (4 Year)
$19,710
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

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 Colorado School of Healing Arts's Massage Therapy program score?
At 42/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Massage Therapy programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
What's the typical debt for Massage Therapy graduates from Colorado School of Healing Arts?
At $7,450 in median debt, Massage Therapy graduates from Colorado School of Healing Arts carry minimal financial burden. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.3x is well below the trade program average.
What's the job market like for Massage Therapy from Colorado School of Healing Arts?
At 52,100 annual openings, Massage Therapy has a large employment base. Colorado School of Healing Arts graduates benefit from broad demand, particularly given an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →