Massage Therapy
As a clinical massage therapist, you’ll learn how to apply massage techniques to treat
soft tissue injuries, chronic pain and myofascial injury, and structural postural
distortions. This is a very rewarding career as you are often helping people relieve
pain through therapeutic touch. Clinical Massage Therapy can take you into the world
of healthcare and beyond. Sports medicine, chiropractic, neonatal, geriatrics and
health spas have demand for these skills. This non-credit program, consisting of 700
contact hours, prepares students to take the Federation of States Exam for Massage
Therapy (MBLEX).
Program Information
You can be on your way to a rewarding career in only seven months! Our next massage therapy cohort starts June 2nd, with a projected completion date of February 4th.
- The average Clinical Massage Therapist makes $60,982 annually with top earners bringing in over $100,000.
- The US Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 32% increase in demand for massage therapists
from 2020 to 2030.
- This is an estimated growth of over 46,000 jobs.
Total program tuition will cost $9,980. The tuition is divided between two classes.
Massage therapy students, who live in South Carolina, are eligible for SC Wins funding to support the cost of this program.
As part of registration, you must do the following:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Submit a copy of your high school diploma, high school equivalency diploma, or official or unofficial college transcript.
- Pass a criminal background check
- Be physically capable of performing tasks associated with massage therapy and massage therapy techniques.
If a rewarding, high paying career in a growing industry is right for you, then what are you waiting for? Get started with Massage Therapy today!
Register for the Massage Therapy Program
Frequently Asked Questions
The program at York Technical College 700 contact hours across seven months.
Students must have a high school diploma, GED, or college degree to meet state exam requirements.
Yes. Once registered, students will gain access to Viewpoint in order to complete their background check. The cost of the background check is $110.
Yes, students should be able to perform physical tasks required in massage therapy.
- Massage therapists perform a range of physical tasks that require both strength and endurance. They spend significant time on their feet, moving around the massage table to access different parts of the client’s body. Using their hands, fingers, elbows, forearms, and sometimes feet. They apply pressure, knead muscles, and perform a variety of massage techniques to alleviate pain, reduce stress, and improve circulation. These movements often require strong hand and wrist muscles, as well as precise control to vary pressure and technique. Proper body mechanics are essential to prevent strain, so massage therapists rely on core strength, good posture, and flexibility to avoid injury and sustain their practice. Massage Therapist may need to reposition clients and set up equipment, which involves lifting and bending.
Yes, financial assistance may be available for those who qualify. Options include:
- SC Wins Scholarship: SC Wins is for tuition only. Students must complete an application.
Financial assistance details are available on the Workforce and Economic Development website at York Technical College.
Yes, completion of this program qualifies students to sit for the MBLEX, which is required by the state of SC before applying for state licensure, provided all requirements are met.
Yes, there is a fee to take the MBLEX exam. The MBLEX exam is a partial requirement. The state also has additional requirements to apply for a license.
Those who wish to obtain a massage therapy license in South Carolina, must apply through the South Carolina Board of Massage Therapy.
The program at York Technical College is designed to meet the South Carolina Board of Massage Therapy requirements to qualify students for licensure in South Carolina. Students would need to contact the state they wish to obtain a license for that state’s specific requirements. Most states require education of a minimum of 650 contact hours. The Clinical Massage Therapy program at York Tech is 700 contact hours. York Technical College does not know the requirements for other states.
While enrolled in the Massage Therapy program, students are provided free membership in the American Massage Therapy Association. Information on how to join will be provided during the required student orientation.