Massage Therapy at Miller-Motte College-Wilmington

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

with a smaller student body of 152 in Wilmington, NC.

Program Analysis

At $18,129/yr, Massage Therapy graduates from Miller-Motte College-Wilmington land near the $20,587 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 21% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Massage Therapy career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

The median debt load of $6,649 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

A #108 ranking among 224 Massage Therapy programs places Miller-Motte College-Wilmington in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 27% earnings increase from $18,129 to $23,008 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

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
33
Low End
38
Score
38
High End
Earnings $18,129/yr (-12% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (73% shielded)
Job Market Large (52,100 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$241K
6.1% 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
$6,649
4.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$23,008
27% 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 Miller-Motte College-Wilmington? 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 Miller-Motte College-Wilmington?
This program scores 38/100 — on the lower end for Massage Therapy. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Will Massage Therapy graduates from Miller-Motte College-Wilmington 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.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →