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DeVry University
DeVry University offers flexible scheduling and the convenience to study at any of 80+ locations, online or a combination of both. Earn a respected associate degree, bachelor's degree or master's degree from an accredited university. A career-oriented education from DeVry University will put you in a great place to begin or advance in the workplace when you graduate.
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville University's Online BSN program offers you the opportunity to complete your nursing education online, without ever stepping foot on a college campus.
Penn Foster
Penn Foster offers, self-paced career-focused distance education programs in fields like business, criminal justice, health services, technology, engineering, paralegal studies and more.
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Massage Therapy Careers
Massage Therapy Careers
There’s an exciting world of opportunities right now for graduates of massage therapy schools, massage therapy colleges and anyone else looking for massage therapy jobs.
Below is a list of Frequently Asked Questions -- and our Frequently Provided Answers on a Massage Therapy Career.
Q. What is the potential for massage therapy jobs?
A. The potential is virtually unlimited because of all the types of jobs now available to anyone with the proper training in massage therapy as this growing field is being recognized as a health care profession in many states. For example, you can find work in places you would expect, like health clubs and gymnasiums. But graduates of massage therapy schools are now gaining employment from a wide variety of other places you might not expect. These include:
- High School, College and Professional Athletic Teams
- Day spas, health resorts, cruise ships, hotels, casinos, and salons
- On-site chair massage businesses at airports. downtown business centers and high-stress businesses
- Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, Naturopaths, Acupuncturists, MDs, Dentists
- Nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and retirement communities
- Hospitals -- for hospital employees, infants centers, and hospice centers
- Massage Clinics and multi-practice clinics
- Veterinarians, Animal Rescue Facilities, Race Tracks.
Q. What is the industry growth potential for graduates of massage therapy schools?
A. Employment for massage therapists is expected to increase faster than average over the period from 2006 to 2014 because more people will experience the numerous benefits of massage therapy schools. In fact, many states now actually regulate massage therapy so those who complete formal training programs and pass the national certification exam are likely to have excellent job opportunities for years to come.
Q. What are the salary expectations for massage therapy jobs?
In May 2005, the median hourly wage for Massage Therapy schools grauduates was $15.81 per hour, according to the US Department of Labor, though some massage therapy job holders earned as much as $71,060. Plus, they pocketed an extra 15 to 20% in gratuities.
The good paying massage therapy jobs are in junior colleges, professional and similar organizations, nursing care facilities, outpatient care centers, and other ambulatory health care services. It should be noted, however, that hours can be long and weekend work is expected.
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