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CIP PROGRAM: 51.3501
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage.

Summary: A program that prepares individuals to provide relief and improved health and well-being to clients through the application of manual techniques for manipulating skin, muscles, and connective tissues. Includes instruction in Western (Swedish) massage, sports massage, myotherapy/trigger point massage, myofascial release, deep tissue massage, cranio-sacral therapy, reflexology, massage safety and emergency management, client counseling, practice management, applicable regulations, and professional standards and ethics.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - Related Occupations

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National Completion Rate Trends

Year Associate'sBachelor'sMaster's
2020 650 19 -
2021 541 10 -
2022 498 14 -
2023 478 11 -
2024 387 12 -
Change -26.46% -42.11% -

Related CIPs

51 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
51.35 Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services.
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51.3502 Asian Bodywork Therapy.
51.3503 Somatic Bodywork.
51.3599 Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services, Other.

Institutions granting degrees in Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage.

Institution Degrees Granted (2024)5-Year Change

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