Massage Therapy at Cortiva Institute

King of Prussia, PA · Private for-profit · Certificate · Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services

a compact campus enrolling 137 students in King of Prussia, PA.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $19,708/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 16% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $19,708 far exceeding the $6,861 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #114 of 224 Massage Therapy programs, Cortiva Institute falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $19,708 to $23,666 over five years — a 20% increase that's moderate and in line with typical trade career progression.

One registered apprenticeship pathway (Certified Massage Therapist (Cmt) with a median wage of $57,950/yr) connects to Massage Therapy careers, offering a paid training alternative to the classroom model.

38 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
34
Low End
38
Score
38
High End
Earnings $19,708/yr (-4% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (73% shielded)
Job Market Large (52,100 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$244K
4.7% 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
$6,861
4.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$23,666
20% 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 Cortiva Institute? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Cortiva Institute's Massage Therapy program score?
At 38/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Massage Therapy programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
Is there demand for Massage Therapy workers?
Job availability for Massage Therapy is strong — 52,100 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For Cortiva Institute graduates specifically, local market conditions in PA may shift the picture.
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