Massage Therapy programs in Iowa
16 massage therapy programs at 16 Iowa schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (5 programs), the state median is $31,513 one year after completion, 10% above the national median of $28,668. Median borrower debt is $7,890.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Wisdom Massage Therapy School | Urbandale, IA | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 29 | $39,535 | $10,703 | $122 |
| PCI Academy-Iowa City | Iowa City, IA | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 5 | $31,513 | – | – |
| PCI Academy-Ames | Ames, IA | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 9 | $31,513 | – | – |
| Carlson College of Massage Therapy | Anamosa, IA | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 49 | $31,226 | $8,181 | $93 |
| Capri College-Dubuque | Dubuque, IA | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 13 | $23,259 | $4,400 | $50 |
| Capri College-Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids, IA | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 14 | not reported | – | – |
| Orion Technical College | Davenport, IA | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Iowa Lakes Community College | Estherville, IA | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines | Des Moines, IA | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| La James International College-Cedar Falls | Cedar Falls, IA | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| La James International College-Johnston | Johnston, IA | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| La James International College-Ft Dodge | Fort Dodge, IA | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Northeast Iowa Community College | Calmar, IA | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| La James International College-Davenport | Davenport, IA | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Capri College-Davenport | Davenport, IA | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 14 | not reported | $7,600 | $86 |
| Aveda Institute-Des Moines | West Des Moines, IA | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | – | 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 Iowa?
By reported one-year earnings, Body Wisdom Massage Therapy School leads at $39,535 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many massage therapy programs are in Iowa?
The Scorecard lists 16 certificate or associate programs in this field at 16 schools in Iowa.