Massage Therapy at North-West College-West Covina

West Covina, CA · Private for-profit · Certificate · Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services

with a smaller student body of 635 in West Covina, CA.

Program Analysis

At $16,026 per year, Massage Therapy graduates from North-West College-West Covina earn below the $20,587 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

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 $9,500 debt-to-$16,026 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #153 out of 224 programs, North-West College-West Covina's financial outcomes for Massage Therapy trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

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.

37 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
32
Low End
37
Score
37
High End
Earnings $16,026/yr (-22% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (73% shielded)
Job Market Large (52,100 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$173K
1.6% 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
$9,500
7.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (4 Year)
$28,511
78% 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

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Massage Therapy at North-West College-West Covina?
This program scores 37/100 — on the lower end for Massage Therapy. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Can you still earn well with Massage Therapy from North-West College-West Covina?
Lower starting pay at North-West College-West Covina may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Will Massage Therapy graduates from North-West College-West Covina find jobs?
Job availability for Massage Therapy is strong — 52,100 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For North-West College-West Covina graduates specifically, local market conditions in CA may shift the picture.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →