Massage Therapy programs in Minnesota
15 massage therapy programs at 11 Minnesota schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (2 programs), the state median is $36,868 one year after completion, 29% above the national median of $28,668. Median borrower debt is $15,968.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Minneapolis | Minneapolis, MN | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 30 | $37,363 | $6,333 | $72 |
| Northwestern Health Sciences University | Bloomington, MN | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Associate degree | 16 | $36,374 | $28,821 | $328 |
| Anoka-Ramsey Community College | Coon Rapids, MN | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| Riverland Community College | Austin, MN | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 15 | not reported | – | – |
| Northwest Technical College | Bemidji, MN | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Lake Superior College | Duluth, MN | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 16 | not reported | $12,937 | $147 |
| Minnesota State Community and Technical College | Fergus Falls, MN | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 12 | not reported | – | – |
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College | Granite Falls, MN | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Northwestern Health Sciences University | Bloomington, MN | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 23 | not reported | $19,000 | $216 |
| Saint Paul College | Saint Paul, MN | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 19 | not reported | $21,222 | $241 |
| Saint Paul College | Saint Paul, MN | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Ridgewater College | Willmar, MN | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 14 | not reported | $9,500 | $108 |
| Ridgewater College | Willmar, MN | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Minnesota State College Southeast | Winona, MN | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Minnesota State College Southeast | Winona, MN | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying massage therapy program in Minnesota?
By reported one-year earnings, Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Minneapolis leads at $37,363 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many massage therapy programs are in Minnesota?
The Scorecard lists 15 certificate or associate programs in this field at 11 schools in Minnesota.