Massage Therapy at Lexington Healing Arts Academy

Lexington, KY · Private for-profit · Certificate · Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services

with a smaller student body of 89 in Lexington, KY.

Program Analysis

At $21,766 per year, Massage Therapy graduates from Lexington Healing Arts Academy earn slightly above the $20,587 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

AI risk is moderate — 27% task exposure — and the 26% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Massage Therapy graduates.

The median debt load of $7,600 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

Ranked #97 out of 224 programs, Lexington Healing Arts Academy's Massage Therapy offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $21,766 to $29,179 shows 34% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

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.

39 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
35
Low End
39
Score
39
High End
Earnings $21,766/yr (6% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (73% shielded)
Job Market Large (52,100 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$309K
7.6% 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
$7,600
4.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$29,179
34% 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

Massage Therapy opens doors to multiple career tracks. Our pillar guide covers every mapped occupation with salary data and AI resilience ratings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Massage Therapy at Lexington Healing Arts Academy?
At 39/100, 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 Lexington Healing Arts Academy?
With approximately 52,100 annual openings across mapped careers, Massage Therapy offers a large employment pool. Lexington Healing Arts Academy graduates enter a market shaped by an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →