Massage Therapy at Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois

Springfield, IL · Private for-profit · Certificate · Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services

a smaller institution with 1,128 students in Springfield, IL.

Program Analysis

At $23,708 per year, Massage Therapy graduates from Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois earn slightly above the $20,587 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

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.

The median debt load of $7,521 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

Ranked #59 out of 224 programs, Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois's Massage Therapy offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

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.

40 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
36
Low End
40
Score
41
High End
Earnings $23,708/yr (15% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (73% shielded)
Job Market Large (52,100 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$24K
Reported median after graduation
Viable Career Paths
2 of 2
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Median Debt at Graduation
$7,521
3.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$19,532
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

What can you do with a Massage Therapy credential from Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Massage Therapy at Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois?
At 40/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Massage Therapy programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
Will Massage Therapy graduates from Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois find jobs?
With approximately 52,100 annual openings across mapped careers, Massage Therapy offers a large employment pool. Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois graduates enter a market shaped by an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →