Massage Therapy at Nova Academy of Cosmetology Woodbury

WOODBURY, MN · Private for-profit · Certificate · Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services

with a smaller student body of 56 in WOODBURY, MN.

Program Analysis

At $20,301/yr, Massage Therapy graduates from Nova Academy of Cosmetology Woodbury land near the $20,587 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

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.

The median debt load of $7,388 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

At #78 of 224 Massage Therapy programs, Nova Academy of Cosmetology Woodbury scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

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.

39 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
34
Low End
39
Score
39
High End
Earnings $20,301/yr (-1% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (73% shielded)
Job Market Large (52,100 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$219K
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
$7,388
4.4 months of Year 1 earnings

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Massage Therapy at Nova Academy of Cosmetology Woodbury?
This program scores 39/100 — on the lower end for Massage Therapy. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
What's the job market like for Massage Therapy from Nova Academy of Cosmetology Woodbury?
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 →