Massage Therapy programs in South Dakota
3 massage therapy programs at 3 South Dakota schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (1 programs), the state median is $26,466 one year after completion, 8% below the national median of $28,668.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City | Rapid City, SD | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 11 | $26,466 | – | – |
| The Salon Professional Academy | Rapid City, SD | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| Stewart School | Sioux Falls, SD | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 9 | 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 South Dakota?
By reported one-year earnings, Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City leads at $26,466 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many massage therapy programs are in South Dakota?
The Scorecard lists 3 certificate or associate programs in this field at 3 schools in South Dakota.