Massage Therapy at Downey Adult School

Downey, CA · Public · Certificate · Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services

a compact campus enrolling 844 students in Downey, CA.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $19,464/yr, roughly in line with the $20,587 national median for Massage Therapy. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 3% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Massage Therapy career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

A #118 ranking among 224 Massage Therapy programs places Downey Adult School in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

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.

38 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
34
Low End
38
Score
38
High End
Earnings $19,464/yr (-5% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (73% shielded)
Job Market Large (52,100 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$19K
Reported median after graduation
Viable Career Paths
2 of 2
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$18,617
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

What does a 38/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Massage Therapy at Downey Adult School?
This program scores 38/100 — on the lower end for Massage Therapy. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Is there demand for Massage Therapy workers?
The large job market (52,100 annual openings) works in favor of Massage Therapy graduates. The national outlook is driven by an aging population and expanding healthcare access, though regional variation matters.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →