Massage Therapy at Spa Tech Institute-Plymouth

Plymouth, MA · Private for-profit · Certificate · Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services

with a smaller student body of 236 in Plymouth, MA.

Program Analysis

Spa Tech Institute-Plymouth's Massage Therapy graduates start at $22,247/yr — above the $20,587 national average, though not by a wide margin.

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 10% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $6,861 in median debt clears fast against $22,247 in annual earnings.

At #63 of 224 Massage Therapy programs, Spa Tech Institute-Plymouth scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $25,438 are relatively flat compared to the $22,247 starting salary — typical of trades with stable but capped salary bands.

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.

40 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
35
Low End
40
Score
40
High End
Earnings $22,247/yr (8% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (73% shielded)
Job Market Large (52,100 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$260K
3.4% 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
3.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$25,438
14% 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 does a 40/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Massage Therapy at Spa Tech Institute-Plymouth?
This program scores 40/100 — on the lower end for Massage Therapy. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
What's the job market like for Massage Therapy from Spa Tech Institute-Plymouth?
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 →