A Massage Therapy degree that prepares you to become a certified professional

More and more  clients are looking for certified Massage Therapists. Rasmussen College's program will provide you with the core skills and knowledge required of a certified practitioner and help prepare you for the National Certification Exam from the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB).

In addition, our blended online and residential program in massage therapy offers you the best of both worlds – the flexibility and convenience of online learning with the classroom and lab experience required to become a massage therapy professional.  Learn more about how a blended online and residential Massage Therapy degree can enhance your overall education experience here.

Are you ready to learn more? We’ve spent more than a century at Rasmussen College preparing students for success. If you would like to know more about our school, what we offer our students or anything else, please fill out a contact request or call us at (888) 549-6755. One of our program managers can answer any questions you may have.

Massage Therapy Degree Courses

Graduates of the blended online and residential Massage Therapy degree know basic concepts in kinesiology, human anatomy, pathology and the theory behind massage therapy techniques. Your courses will prepare you to perform different massage techniques, including Swedish massage, spa treatment, sports massage, myofascial release (soft tissue therapy), and trigger-point therapy.

Some key courses include:

Introduction to Massage Therapy
You will learn about all of the different career opportunities in the massage field.

Deep Tissue Massage
You will practice techniques learned from Swedish massage.

Clinic I
You will perform massage as a student massage therapist with real clients from the community.

View courses – Massage Therapy Associate’s degree

Massage Therapy Career Outlook

Massage therapists practice in a variety of settings. Your Massage Therapy degree could land you in a number of places, including:

• private offices
• massage therapy clinics
• chiropractors’ or doctors’ offices
• health clubs and spas
• nursing homes
• hospitals

Here’s a snapshot of the career outlook:

Massage therapists: annual growth + 20%, salary $23,630‡

The Rasmussen College career placement services staff starts helping you even before you graduate – with your resume, cover letter, interviewing techniques and how to search for a great career. And it doesn’t end there – these services are available throughout your career.