Massage Therapy at Carrington College-Spokane

Spokane, WA · Private for-profit · Certificate · Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services

a compact campus enrolling 296 students in Spokane, WA.

Program Analysis

Carrington College-Spokane Massage Therapy graduates command $26,740/yr out of the gate, well above the $20,587 national median. That 30% premium suggests the program's industry reputation carries real labor-market weight.

The 3% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Massage Therapy career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $8,366 in median debt clears fast against $26,740 in annual earnings.

At #19 of 224 programs, this Massage Therapy program outperforms the majority of its peers. The top 10% ranking reflects consistently above-average outcomes.

The limited growth from $26,740 to $28,461 over five years suggests earnings in this trade plateau relatively early in one's career.

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.

43 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
38
Low End
43
Score
43
High End
Earnings $26,740/yr (30% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (73% shielded)
Job Market Large (52,100 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$287K
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
$8,366
3.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$28,461
6% 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

What can you do with a Massage Therapy credential from Carrington College-Spokane? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Massage Therapy at Carrington College-Spokane?
A score of 43/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Massage Therapy. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
Will Massage Therapy graduates from Carrington College-Spokane find jobs?
The career paths mapped to Massage Therapy have roughly 52,100 combined annual openings nationally, making this a large job market. Demand is driven by an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →