Massage Therapy Schools in Pennsylvania

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211 South Gulph Road Suite 100
King Of Prussia, PA 19406

(484) 690-1400
Programs:
Cosmetology, Esthetics, Massage Therapy

130 7th Street
Monessen, PA 15062

Programs:
Cosmetology, Esthetics, Nail Technology, Massage Therapy

5100 Peach Street
Erie, PA 16509

Programs:
Massage Therapy

50 Ranck Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17602

Programs:
Cosmetology, Esthetics, Massage Therapy, Nail Technology, Teacher Training

11 East Penn Street
Uniontown, PA 15401

(724) 439-4900
Programs:
Cosmetology, Esthetics, Nail Technology, Massage Therapy, Teacher Training

200 Sterling Avenue
Sharon, PA 16146

Programs:
Cosmetology, Esthetics, Nail Technology, Massage Therapy, Hair Design, Teacher Training

2370 Broadway Avenue
Hermitage, PA 16159

(724) 983-0700
Programs:
Cosmetology, Esthetics, Nail Technology, Massage Therapy, Hair Design, Teacher Training
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Butler County Community College

107 College Drive
Butler, PA 16002

Community College of Allegheny County

800 Allegheny Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15233

European Medical School of Massage

2921 Windmill Road Suite 1
Sinking Spring, PA 19608

Fortis Institute - Scranton – Accredited

517 Ash Street
Scranton, PA 18509

Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology - Bellevue – Accredited

616 Lincoln Avenue
Bellevue, PA 15202

Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology - Pittsburgh – Accredited

5824 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Harcum College

750 Montgomery Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

Lansdale School of Business – Accredited

290 Wissahickon Avenue
North Wales, PA 19454

Philadelphia School of Massage and Bodywork

251 North 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Pittsburgh School Of Massage Therapy

3600 Laketon Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15235

Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center – Accredited

2380 Elk Lake School Road
Springville, PA 18844

Wellness Institute of Chester County

403D Gordon Drive
Exton, PA 19341
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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 PA

Metro Average Tuition
Philadelphia $13,044
Harrisburg $10,539
Pittsburgh $6,915
Wilkes Barre / Scranton / Hazleton $6,190

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Pennsylvania Massage Therapy Careers At a Glance
  • 600 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 Pennsylvania is $43,160 ($20.75/hour). This is higher than the national average of $42,820 ($20.59/hour).
  • There is a predicted 22% job increase between 2016–2026 for massage therapists. This is equal to the expected national growth.

Massage schools in Pennsylvania can help you get your start in a career as a massage therapist. Training to become a massage practitioner is a great opportunity to work in a variety of settings. Hospitals, sports facilities and physical therapy offices are just a few examples of the types of places that hire graduates from Pennsylvania massage schools.

Once you have received training from one of the programs Pennsylvania, you can be ready to help your clients relax and rejuvenate in their own lives.

State License Requirements

600 Education Hours

Required to earn a massage therapy license

The Pennsylvania State Board of Massage Therapy regulates massage colleges in this state. Students take a wide base of classes in anatomy, physiology, pathology, massage therapy technique and theory, as well as specialized modalities, techniques and theories. To be eligible to sit for the licensure examination, students must complete a qualifying training program of not less than 600 hours. Hands-on experience in a student clinic is typically a component of the training program at these PA schools. Following successful completion of the educational component, students must pass the MBLEx, NCETMB or NESL examinations. They then become licensed as massage therapists in the state of Pennsylvania. Additional training and specialization may happen as your career goes on, and practitioners must take continuing education classes to maintain their licensure in this state.

Education Details

Massage therapy students in Pennsylvania learn to alleviate muscle pain and improve the range of motion of their patients' bodies. The benefits of massage therapy are numerous. Massage therapy can improve the immune system, treat back pain, help athletes prepare for and recover from events, reduce muscle spasms and cramping, and relax tired and overused muscles. Students at Pennsylvania massage therapy schools are encouraged to blend knowledge of anatomy and kinesthesiology with a passion to heal into a cohesive career in helping clients achieve health, wellness and balance.

License Renewal

2 Years

License renewal period

24 Hours

Continuing education required

Cosmetology license renewal in Pennsylvania happens every 2 years. Practitioner licenses cost $67 to renew and cosmetology instructor licenses cost $105 to renew. You'll be required to complete 24 hours of continuing education before you can renew your license.

Pennsylvania Massage Therapy Careers

$43,160

Average yearly salary for massage therapy in Pennsylvania

Some therapists are able to make a full-time income working part-time hours if they have specialties that are in-demand. The annual mean salary for licensed massage therapists in Pennsylvania varies widely, ranging from $17,200 to $90,380. The annual mean salary is $43,160, before tips. The York-Hanover metropolitan area also ranked third in the nation for highest massage therapist salary with an average annual earnings of $76,930, according to the BLS. If this career and its potential opportunities sound interesting, consider one of the many Pennsylvania massage therapy schools to get your start!

Massage therapy is one of the fastest growing employment sectors in the nation according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, with projected growth at 22% by 2026. Licensed massage therapists work in many luxury resort and spa destinations, as well as with chiropractors, physical therapists and doctors. They practice in pain management facilities, rehabilitation clinics, wellness centers, gyms and fitness centers. Some massage therapists sail the world on cruise ships and others work with professional sports teams. Many massage therapists are self-employed, too, and make their own hours.

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