Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services: earnings, debt, and careers
CIP 51.35. Official graduate outcomes from the U.S. Department of Education across 596 programs, and the careers this field is linked to.
Graduate earnings by credential level
| Credential | Programs | Graduates (recent year) | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Typical program median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate certificate | 498 | 10,744 | $27,959 | $29,652 | $9,496 200 programs |
| Associate's degree | 97 | 440 | $31,155 | $29,755 | $24,475 13 programs |
| Bachelor's degree | 1 | 13 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | $24,538 1 programs |
National earnings are published by the Department of Education for each field and credential level Verified data. Typical program median debt is ConnectPrep's calculation: the median across programs of each program's median federal debt Calculated estimate. It covers federal loans only.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most Recent Field of Study Data. Varies by measure; see measure definitions. Published October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Undergraduate certificate programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus NY · Private, for-profit · 18 graduates measured | $47,271 | Data unavailable | $16,937 |
| Mildred Elley-Pittsfield Campus · Private, for-profit · 18 graduates measured | $47,271 | Data unavailable | $16,937 |
| Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy · Private, for-profit · 30 graduates measured | $39,931 | $40,447 | $7,917 |
| American Institute of Alternative Medicine OH · Private, for-profit · 25 graduates measured | $39,572 | $30,595 | $10,667 |
| Body Wisdom Massage Therapy School IA · Private, for-profit · 23 graduates measured | $39,535 | Data unavailable | $10,703 |
| Alaska Career College AK · Private, for-profit · 70 graduates measured | $39,029 | $35,086 | $9,500 |
| Academy of Massage and Bodywork DE · Private, for-profit · 38 graduates measured | $38,007 | $26,698 | $7,208 |
| Madison Area Technical College WI · Public · 16 graduates measured | $37,851 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Southern California Health Institute CA · Private, for-profit · 72 graduates measured | $37,469 | $27,553 | $10,500 |
| Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Minneapolis MN · Private, for-profit · 50 graduates measured | $37,363 | $31,619 | $6,333 |
| Northwest Career College NV · Private, for-profit · 106 graduates measured | $36,878 | $34,210 | $9,500 |
| Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage VA · Private, for-profit · 131 graduates measured | $36,806 | $33,103 | $6,843 |
| Pacific College of Health and Science CA · Private, for-profit · 71 graduates measured | $35,285 | $29,302 | $15,080 |
| Pacific College of Health and Science IL · Private, for-profit · 71 graduates measured | $35,285 | $29,302 | $15,080 |
| American Massage & Bodywork Institute · Private, for-profit · 131 graduates measured | $35,177 | $25,198 | $7,917 |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Associate's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences NY · Private, for-profit · 126 graduates measured | $42,130 | $31,205 | $33,250 |
| Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus NY · Private, for-profit · 18 graduates measured | $40,767 | Data unavailable | $24,475 |
| Mildred Elley-New York Campus NY · Private, for-profit · 18 graduates measured | $40,767 | Data unavailable | $24,475 |
| Northwestern Health Sciences University MN · Private, nonprofit · 16 graduates measured | $36,374 | Data unavailable | $28,821 |
| Pacific College of Health and Science CA · Private, for-profit · 44 graduates measured | $31,784 | $28,915 | $31,427 |
| Pacific College of Health and Science NY · Private, for-profit · 44 graduates measured | $31,784 | $28,915 | $31,427 |
| Pacific College of Health and Science IL · Private, for-profit · 44 graduates measured | $31,784 | $28,915 | $31,427 |
| New York College of Health Professions NY · Private, nonprofit · 32 graduates measured | $30,854 | $33,310 | $29,750 |
| WellSpring School of Allied Health-Kansas City MO · Private, for-profit · 70 graduates measured | $28,593 | $31,994 | $21,640 |
| WellSpring School of Allied Health-Lawrence KS · Private, for-profit · 70 graduates measured | $28,593 | $31,994 | $21,640 |
| WellSpring School of Allied Health-Wichita KS · Private, for-profit · 70 graduates measured | $28,593 | $31,994 | $21,640 |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Careers linked to Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services
| Occupation | Median wage, all workers | Change 2025 to 2035 | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health specialties teachers, postsecondary | $107,310 | +17.9% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Massage therapists | $58,450 | +15.3% | Postsecondary nondegree award |
Occupations mapped to this field in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. Occupation wages describe all workers, not recent graduates.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 Crosswalk. CIP 2020 and SOC 2018 taxonomies. Published April 30, 2020. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, National. May 2025 reference period. Published April 30, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, Table 1.2: Occupational projections, 2025-35, and worker characteristics, 2025. Base year 2025, projected year 2035. Published August 27, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Detailed CIP codes in this field (4)
- 51.3501 Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
- 51.3502 Asian Bodywork Therapy
- 51.3503 Somatic Bodywork
- 51.3599 Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services, Other