Massage Therapy Schools in North Carolina

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1520 South Boulevard Suite 150
Charlotte, NC 28203

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Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College – Accredited

340 Victoria Road
Asheville, NC 28801

Brunswick Community College – Accredited

50 College Road Northeast
Bolivia, NC 28422

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute

460 Community College Drive, P.O. Box 3318
Boone, NC 28607

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute - Hudson – Accredited

2855 Hickory Boulevard
Hudson, NC 28638

Carteret Community College – Accredited

3505 Arendell Street
Morehead City, NC 28557

Center for Massage

16 Eagle Street Suite 100
Asheville, NC 28801

Coastal Carolina Community College – Accredited

444 Western Boulevard
Jacksonville, NC 28546

College of Wilmington – Accredited

3500 Oleander Drive Suite 1111
Wilmington, NC 28403

Davidson-Davie Community College – Accredited

297 Davidson Community College Road
Thomasville, NC 27306

Forsyth Technical Community College

2100 Silas Creek Parkway
Winston-Salem, NC 27103

Gaston College - Dallas

201 Highway 321 South
Dallas, NC 28034

Guilford Technical Community College – Accredited

601 High Point Road
Jamestown, NC 27282

Gwinnett College - Raleigh

3200 Spring Forest Road Suite 214
Raleigh, NC 27616

Isothermal Community College – Accredited

286 ICC Loop Road
Spindale, NC 28160

Johnston Community College – Accredited

245 College Road
Smithfield, NC 27577

Mayland Community College – Accredited

97 Pinebridge Avenue
Spruce Pine, NC 28777

Sandhills Community College – Accredited

3395 Airport Road
Pinehurst, NC 28374

Southeastern College - Charlotte – Accredited

207 Regency Executive Park Drive
Charlotte, NC 28217

Tri-County Community College – Accredited

21 Campus Circle
Murphy, NC 28906

Wake Technical Community College – Accredited

9101 Fayetteville Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
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You must attend a school that meets any licensure requirements as defined by your state. Most states require that you graduate from an accredited or state-approved school.

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Cost of Massage School Across NC

Metro Average Tuition
Raleigh / Durham $13,769
Wilmington $11,883

How to Become a Masseuse in North Carolina

North Carolina Massage Therapy Careers At a Glance
  • 500 education hours are required to become licensed.
  • You must renew your license every 2 years.
  • 24 continuing education hours are required to renew your license.
  • The average salary for massage therapists in North Carolina is $40,600 ($19.52/hour). This is higher than the national average of $42,820 ($20.59/hour).
  • There is a predicted 29% job increase between 2016–2026 for massage therapists. This is higher than the expected national growth of 22%.

The scenic Atlantic coastline in North Carolina is home to many oceanfront spas that are eager to hire talented massage therapists. One could work in a salon or spa, a doctor's office, for a sports team, or work as an independent practitioner.

Massage schools in North Carolina can provide the proper training to become a successful therapist and offer rich education that explores the human body as well as holistic healing methods. If you enjoy working with your hands and have a strong passion for wellness, massage therapy might be for you.

State License Requirements

500 Education Hours

Required to earn a massage therapy license

The North Carolina Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy requires potential licensees to complete at least 500 hours at a board approved massage therapy school. They must also obtain a passing score on a national certification examination from the NCETM/TMB, MBLEx or NCCAOM. A well-trained massage therapist will know a diversity of massage modalities and use that knowledge to create effective and individualized massages for their clients. Becoming a licensed massage therapist in North Carolina could allow you to work in a variety of unique roles or even to be your own boss as a sole practitioner.

Education Details

Massage therapy students in North Carolina have one key thing in common - they appreciate the opportunity to help other people. They are interested in the art of bodywork and are looking for a professional career that can be both personally and professionally fulfilling. In massage college, students learn about anatomy, physiology, kinesiology and pathology in the human body. They learn to apply their learning in the practice of massage and bodywork therapies. Today massage therapy is a mainstream part of many people's self-care and maintenance. If you enjoy helping others, are interested in the art of bodywork and are looking for a professional career that helps people achieve true wellness, you should explore your potential in the art and science of massage.

License Renewal

2 Years

License renewal period

24 Hours

Continuing education required

To work as a professional massage therapist in North Carolina, you will need to complete a 500-hour training course first, and then pass the state exam requirements, which covers all the critical rules and regulations. Additionally, you will have to complete at least 24 credits of continuing education courses between each renewal period. Your initial license will cost $210 ($190 plus $20 application request fee). You will renew your license every two years for a fee of $100 with your renewal application.

North Carolina Massage Therapy Careers

$40,600

Average yearly salary for massage therapy in North Carolina

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in 2020 that massage therapists in North Carolina can earn a mean annual salary of $40,600, and annual salaries can range between $20,860 and $67,280.The field of massage therapy is projected to grow by 29% over the next several years . By attending a massage therapy school in North Carolina, you could give yourself the chance to work in a high-value, in-demand professional field.

Asheville, North Carolina ranked 9th among all metropolitan areas in the United States for the highest concentration of massage jobs and locations for practicing the profession. Massage therapists in the state offer their services at sites such as inns, hotels and bread and breakfasts, day spas, holistic wellness centers, health clubs, massage therapy clinics, medical offices, salons, and spas among others. One large market that is emerging is the Baby Boomer generation. They are described as the most health conscious group of people in American history.

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