Massage Therapy at Aveda Institute-Provo

Provo, UT · Private for-profit · Certificate · Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services

with a smaller student body of 142 in Provo, UT.

Program Analysis

At $25,581 per year, Massage Therapy graduates from Aveda Institute-Provo earn slightly above the $20,587 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

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 3% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $4,238 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

At #24 of 224 nationally, this is a top-5% Massage Therapy program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

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.

42 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
37
Low End
42
Score
42
High End
Earnings $25,581/yr (24% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (73% shielded)
Job Market Large (52,100 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$275K
1.6% 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
$4,238
2.0 months of Year 1 earnings

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

How does Aveda Institute-Provo's Massage Therapy program score?
At 42/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Massage Therapy programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
How affordable is Massage Therapy at Aveda Institute-Provo?
At $4,238 in median debt, Massage Therapy graduates from Aveda Institute-Provo carry minimal financial burden. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.2x is well below the trade program average.
Why does Aveda Institute-Provo rank so high for Massage Therapy?
Ranked #24 of 224 programs nationally, Aveda Institute-Provo lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Will Massage Therapy graduates from Aveda Institute-Provo find jobs?
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.
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