Massage Therapy at Lake Superior College

Duluth, MN · Public · Certificate · Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services

a compact campus enrolling 2,456 students in Duluth, MN.

Program Analysis

Lake Superior College's Massage Therapy graduates start at $16,331/yr, trailing the $20,587 national average by 21%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

The 30.4x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 27% task exposure — and the 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Massage Therapy graduates.

At #188 out of 224 programs, Lake Superior College's financial outcomes for Massage Therapy trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

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.

36 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
33
Low End
36
Score
36
High End
Earnings $16,331/yr (-21% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (73% shielded)
Job Market Large (52,100 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$16K
Reported median after graduation
Earnings Multiple
30.4x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
2 of 2
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Program Tuition
$5,786
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$13,785
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

Explore what Massage Therapy graduates do, from entry-level roles to long-term career paths across 224 programs nationwide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 36/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Massage Therapy at Lake Superior College?
A score of 36/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Massage Therapy. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
Is Lake Superior College a good choice for Massage Therapy despite lower starting pay?
Lower starting pay at Lake Superior College may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
How many job openings are there for Massage Therapy graduates?
The career paths mapped to Massage Therapy have roughly 52,100 combined annual openings nationally, making this a large job market. Demand is driven by an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →