Massage Therapy at American Institute-Clifton

CLIFTON, NJ · Private for-profit · Certificate · Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services

with a smaller student body of 735 in CLIFTON, NJ.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $18,889/yr, roughly in line with the $20,587 national median for Massage Therapy. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

Some AI exposure exists in Massage Therapy's career paths, with 27% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 14% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $18,889 far exceeding the $7,917 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #107 of 224 Massage Therapy programs, American Institute-Clifton scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $22,291 are relatively flat compared to the $18,889 starting salary — typical of trades with stable but capped salary bands.

Massage Therapy has a registered apprenticeship option through Certified Massage Therapist (Cmt) with a median wage of $57,950/yr — worth exploring for students who prefer structured on-the-job training.

38 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
33
Low End
38
Score
38
High End
Earnings $18,889/yr (-8% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (73% shielded)
Job Market Large (52,100 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$229K
4.2% annual growth
Viable Career Paths
2 of 2
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Median Debt at Graduation
$7,917
5.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$22,291
18% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Massage Therapy graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620 +17.3% 52%
Massage therapists $57,950 +15.4% 93%
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$105,620
+17.3% growth 52% AI-proof
Massage therapists
$57,950
+15.4% growth 93% AI-proof

Massage Therapy Career Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Massage Therapy at American Institute-Clifton?
At 38/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Massage Therapy programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
How many job openings are there for Massage Therapy graduates?
The large job market (52,100 annual openings) works in favor of Massage Therapy graduates. The national outlook is driven by an aging population and expanding healthcare access, though regional variation matters.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →