Massage Therapy Schools in Ohio

Ohio has 13 schools with massage therapy programs in this directory: 8 public and 5 private. Together they graduated 777 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $11,988 to $13,741, with a median of $11,988 across the 3 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $22,393 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Dayton School of Medical Massage, Cuyahoga Community College District and Orion Institute.

13
Schools with this program
777
Graduates last year
$11,988
Median program tuition
$22,393
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Massage Therapy Schools by city in Ohio

All 13 massage therapy schools in Ohio

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Dayton School of Medical Massage

Dayton, OH

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$18,623
Graduates last year
512
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,927
Type
Private for-profit

Orion Institute

Perrysburg, OH

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$11,988
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
45
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,393
Type
Private for-profit

Stark State College

North Canton, OH

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,910
Graduates last year
32
Type
Public

Hocking College

Nelsonville, OH

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,690
Graduates last year
9
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does massage therapy training cost in Ohio?

The median published tuition is $11,988 (range $11,988 to $13,741, 3 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Orion Institute ($11,988) and Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Boardman ($13,741). 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 10 months to finish (10 to 12 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do massage therapy graduates earn?

Across 5 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $22,393 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 Ohio?

Yes. 8 public schools offer it, including Cuyahoga Community College District, Stark State College, Washington State College of Ohio, Columbus State Community College and Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County.

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.