Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy Programs at our Covington and Baton Rouge South Campuses
Are you passionate about helping others? The fully accredited Massage Therapy Program at Delta College in Covington and our Baton Rouge South campus offers you the chance to attend massage therapy school and train for a new, exciting career in a growing industry. Our program combines hands-on training in a state-of-the-art facility, expert instruction, and a strong foundation in physiology and anatomy, making it the ideal choice for those looking to enter the wellness industry.
Approximate Completion Time: 7.5 Months of Day Classes, 12 Months of Night Classes
About the Program
This program is designed to provide students with the theory and the practice of a variety of recognized modalities and prepares the student to successfully pass the state examination. The anatomy and physiology classes will inform students about the body and its functions related to massage. The modalities of massage classes will provide basic training techniques, theory related to the techniques, and many hours of hands-on experience. Other health care classes including herbology, stress management, nutrition, and many others will provide a complete, well-rounded health care background. As a professional massage therapist in the health care field, opportunities for employment are constantly being made available. Physical rehabilitation centers, chiropractic clinics, health clubs, resort spas, university athletic departments, beauty salons, corporate offices, hospitals, and private practices all reflect the growing demand for well-trained massage therapists.
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Occupation Information
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Today, massage therapy is being used as a means of treating painful ailments, decompressing tired and overworked muscles, reducing stress, rehabilitating sports injuries, and promoting general health.
Massage therapists can specialize in over 80 different types of massage, called modalities. Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, reflexology, acupressure, sports massage, and neuromuscular massage are just a few of the many approaches to massage therapy. Usually, the type of massage therapists give depends on the client’s needs and the client’s physical condition. For example, they use special techniques for elderly clients that they would not use for athletes, and they would use approaches for clients with injuries that would not be appropriate for clients seeking relaxation.
Delta College’s Massage Therapy program at our Covington and Baton Rouge South campuses, will prepare students with information and experience so that they can perform their job responsibilities with confidence and accuracy.
Massage therapists work in an array of settings both private and public: private offices, studios, hospitals, nursing homes, fitness centers, sports medicine facilities, airports, and shopping malls, for example. Some massage therapists also travel to clients’ homes or offices to provide a massage. It is not uncommon for full-time massage therapists to divide their time among several different settings, depending on the clients and locations scheduled.
Massage therapists held about 144,600 jobs in 2020. About two-thirds (38%) were self-employed. Of those self-employed, most owned their own business, and the rest worked as independent contractors. Others found employment in salons and spas, the offices of physicians and chiropractors, fitness and recreational sports centers, and hotels. About three-quarters of all massage therapists worked part time or had variable schedules, although many massage therapists who work 15-30 hours per week consider themselves to be full-time workers.
*Information taken from the Occupational Outlook Handbook Online (April 18, 2022)
Employment of massage therapists is projected to grow 18 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations.
Massage is an increasingly popular technique for relaxation and reduction of stress. As workplaces try to distinguish themselves as employee-friendly, providing professional in-office, seated massages for employees is becoming a popular on-the-job benefit.
Increased interest in alternative medicine and holistic healing will mean increased opportunities for those skilled in massage therapy. Health care providers and medical insurance companies are beginning to recognize massage therapy as a legitimate treatment and preventative measure for several types of injuries and illnesses.
The median annual wage for massage therapists was $55,310 in 2023.
*Information taken from the Occupational Outlook Handbook Online Aug 2024
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- Registration Fee: $100
- Tuition through Graduation: $13,930
- Books and Supplies: included*
- Total Cost: $14,030
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