Massage Therapy Schools in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has 12 schools with massage therapy programs in this directory: 3 public and 9 private. Together they graduated 182 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $7,100 to $13,977, with a median of $10,820 across the 4 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $30,502 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Cortiva Institute, European Medical School of Massage and Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork.

12
Schools with this program
182
Graduates last year
$10,820
Median program tuition
$30,502
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 12 massage therapy schools in Pennsylvania

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Cortiva Institute

King Of Prussia, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$13,044
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
58
Median earnings, 1 yr
$32,173
Type
Private for-profit

European Medical School of Massage

Sinking Spring, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$13,977
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
33
Median earnings, 1 yr
$30,502
Type
Private for-profit

Douglas Education Center

Monessen, PA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$20,050
Graduates last year
17
Type
Private for-profit

Lackawanna College

Scranton, PA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$19,100
Graduates last year
14
Type
Private nonprofit

Laurel Business Institute

Uniontown, PA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$13,565
Graduates last year
10
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does massage therapy training cost in Pennsylvania?

The median published tuition is $10,820 (range $7,100 to $13,977, 4 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork ($7,100), Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology ($8,595) and Cortiva Institute ($13,044). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does massage therapy school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 8 months to finish (7 to 10 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do massage therapy graduates earn?

Across 3 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $30,502 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public massage therapy programs in Pennsylvania?

Yes. 3 public schools offer it, including Butler County Community College, Community College of Allegheny County and Northampton County Area Community College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.