Massage Therapy Schools in Michigan

Michigan has 15 schools with massage therapy programs in this directory: 3 public and 12 private. Together they graduated 227 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $8,200 to $12,774, with a median of $11,338 across the 6 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $21,988 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Irene's Myomassology Institute, Dorsey College-Saginaw and Douglas J Aveda Institute.

15
Schools with this program
227
Graduates last year
$11,338
Median program tuition
$21,988
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 15 massage therapy schools in Michigan

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Irene's Myomassology Institute

Southfield, MI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$12,774
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
50
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,340
Type
Private for-profit

Dorsey College-Saginaw

Saginaw, MI

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$17,640
Graduates last year
27
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,988
Type
Private for-profit

Douglas J Aveda Institute

East Lansing, MI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$11,925
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
25
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,250
Type
Private for-profit

Dorsey College-Dearborn

Detroit, MI

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$18,180
Graduates last year
22
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,988
Type
Private for-profit

Dorsey College-Woodhaven

Woodhaven, MI

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$17,640
Graduates last year
18
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,988
Type
Private for-profit

Dorsey College

Madison Heights, MI

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$17,640
Graduates last year
16
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,988
Type
Private for-profit

Carnegie Institute

Troy, MI

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$16,410
Graduates last year
9
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does massage therapy training cost in Michigan?

The median published tuition is $11,338 (range $8,200 to $12,774, 6 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Bayshire Academy of Beauty Craft Inc ($8,200), The Salon Professional Academy of Holland ($9,040) and The Salon Professional Academy-Battle Creek ($10,750). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does massage therapy school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 7 months to finish (5 to 12 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do massage therapy graduates earn?

Across 6 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $21,988 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public massage therapy programs in Michigan?

Yes. 3 public schools offer it, including Lansing Community College, Schoolcraft Community College District and St Clair County Community College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.