Massage Therapy at Universal College of Healing Arts

Omaha, NE · Private for-profit · Certificate · Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services

a compact campus enrolling 27 students in Omaha, NE.

Program Analysis

At $26,005 per year, Massage Therapy graduates from Universal College of Healing Arts significantly outpace the $20,587 national average for this trade, reflecting strong employer demand for this program's graduates.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 23.7x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Massage Therapy programs nationally.

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.

Median debt of $15,296 represents roughly 7 months of the $26,005 starting salary — a manageable burden by trade school standards.

At #65 of 224 Massage Therapy programs, Universal College of Healing Arts scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

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.

40 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
36
Low End
40
Score
40
High End
Earnings $26,005/yr (26% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (73% shielded)
Job Market Large (52,100 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$26K
Reported median after graduation
Earnings Multiple
23.7x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
2 of 2
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Program Tuition
$11,822
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,296
7.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$21,007
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 Universal College of Healing Arts? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 40/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Massage Therapy at Universal College of Healing Arts?
This program scores 40/100 — 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 Universal College of Healing Arts?
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 →