Massage Therapy at Orion Institute

Perrysburg, OH · Private for-profit · Certificate · Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services

with a smaller student body of 60 in Perrysburg, OH.

Program Analysis

At $21,252/yr, Massage Therapy graduates from Orion Institute land near the $20,587 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

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 $7,885 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

Ranked #94 out of 224 programs, Orion Institute's Massage Therapy offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

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.

39 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
34
Low End
39
Score
39
High End
Earnings $21,252/yr (3% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (73% shielded)
Job Market Large (52,100 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$21K
Reported median after graduation
Viable Career Paths
2 of 2
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Median Debt at Graduation
$7,885
4.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$20,869
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 is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Massage Therapy at Orion Institute?
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 Orion Institute?
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 →