Massage Therapy programs in Virginia
19 massage therapy programs at 18 Virginia schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (9 programs), the state median is $24,309 one year after completion, 15% below the national median of $28,668. Median borrower debt is $9,367.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage | Falls Church, VA | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 94 | $36,806 | $6,843 | $78 |
| ECPI University | Virginia Beach, VA | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 29 | $32,627 | $9,335 | $106 |
| Lotus Professional College | Richmond, VA | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 40 | $31,084 | $9,367 | $106 |
| Centura College-Chesapeake | Chesapeake, VA | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | – | $24,309 | $9,500 | $108 |
| Centura College-Newport News | Newport News, VA | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 28 | $24,309 | $9,500 | $108 |
| Columbia College | Vienna, VA | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 73 | $24,190 | $4,850 | $55 |
| Fortis College-Norfolk | Norfolk, VA | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 7 | $23,276 | – | – |
| Fortis College-Richmond | Richmond, VA | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 17 | $23,276 | – | – |
| Cayce/Reilly School of Massage | Virginia Beach, VA | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 75 | $22,767 | $10,778 | $122 |
| Mountain Gateway Community College | Clifton Forge, VA | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| Brightpoint Community College | Chester, VA | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 14 | not reported | – | – |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Annandale, VA | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Patrick & Henry Community College | Martinsville, VA | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Sylvain Melloul International Hair Academy | Lynchburg, VA | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 18 | not reported | $9,500 | $108 |
| Southside Virginia Community College | Alberta, VA | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Chester Career College | CHESTER, VA | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 15 | not reported | $7,917 | $90 |
| Eastern Virginia Career College | Fredericksburg, VA | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Avi Career Training | vienna, VA | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Columbia College | Vienna, VA | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Associate degree | 0 | 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 Virginia?
By reported one-year earnings, Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage leads at $36,806 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many massage therapy programs are in Virginia?
The Scorecard lists 19 certificate or associate programs in this field at 18 schools in Virginia.