Massage Therapy at Gwinnett College

Raleigh, NC · Private for-profit · Certificate · Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services

a smaller institution with 117 students in Raleigh, NC.

Program Analysis

At $23,077 per year, Massage Therapy graduates from Gwinnett College earn slightly above the $20,587 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

AI risk is moderate — 27% task exposure — and the 13% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Massage Therapy graduates.

The median debt load of $9,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

Ranked #58 out of 224 programs, Gwinnett College's Massage Therapy offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth is modest: $23,077 to $27,146 over five years (18% gain). This trade may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

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.

40 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
36
Low End
40
Score
40
High End
Earnings $23,077/yr (12% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (73% shielded)
Job Market Large (52,100 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$279K
4.1% 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
$9,500
4.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$27,146
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

From day-one roles to senior positions, Massage Therapy careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering healthcare.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 40/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Massage Therapy at Gwinnett College?
At 40/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Massage Therapy programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
What's the job market like for Massage Therapy from Gwinnett College?
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 →