Massage Therapy Schools in Virginia

Virginia has 18 schools with massage therapy programs in this directory: 5 public and 13 private. Together they graduated 381 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $8,900 to $14,081, with a median of $10,725 across the 8 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $24,309 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage, Columbia College and Centura College-Chesapeake.

18
Schools with this program
381
Graduates last year
$10,725
Median program tuition
$24,309
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 18 massage therapy schools in Virginia

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Columbia College

Vienna, VA

Award
Associate degree and Certificate
Program tuition
$9,360
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
76
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,190
Type
Private for-profit

Centura College-Chesapeake

Chesapeake, VA

Award
Certificate
Graduates last year
45
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,309
Type
Private for-profit

Cayce/Reilly School of Massage

Virginia Beach, VA

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$11,500
Length
7 months
Graduates last year
38
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,767
Type
Private nonprofit

Fortis College-Richmond

Richmond, VA

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$16,345
Graduates last year
30
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,276
Type
Private for-profit

Lotus Professional College

Richmond, VA

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$8,900
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
27
Median earnings, 1 yr
$31,084
Type
Private for-profit

Centura College-Newport News

Newport News, VA

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$16,637
Graduates last year
11
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,309
Type
Private for-profit

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, VA

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$18,484
Graduates last year
10
Median earnings, 1 yr
$32,627
Type
Private for-profit

Chester Career College

Chester, VA

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$12,115
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
9
Type
Private for-profit

Fortis College-Norfolk

Norfolk, VA

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$15,381
Graduates last year
1
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,276
Type
Private for-profit

Avi Career Training

Great Falls, VA

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$9,950
Length
5 months
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does massage therapy training cost in Virginia?

The median published tuition is $10,725 (range $8,900 to $14,081, 8 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Lotus Professional College ($8,900), Columbia College ($9,360) and Avi Career Training ($9,950). 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 (5 to 10 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do massage therapy graduates earn?

Across 9 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $24,309 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 Virginia?

Yes. 5 public schools offer it, including Brightpoint Community College, Patrick & Henry Community College, Mountain Gateway Community College, Northern Virginia Community College and Southside Virginia 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.