Massage Therapy Schools in Iowa

Iowa has 16 schools with massage therapy programs in this directory: 2 public and 14 private. Together they graduated 139 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $8,520 to $16,915, with a median of $11,371 across the 12 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $31,513 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Carlson College of Massage Therapy, Body Wisdom Massage Therapy School and Capri College-Davenport.

16
Schools with this program
139
Graduates last year
$11,371
Median program tuition
$31,513
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Massage Therapy Schools by city in Iowa

All 16 massage therapy schools in Iowa

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Carlson College of Massage Therapy

Anamosa, IA

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Program tuition
$10,375
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
40
Median earnings, 1 yr
$31,226
Type
Private for-profit

Body Wisdom Massage Therapy School

Urbandale, IA

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Program tuition
$16,915
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
19
Median earnings, 1 yr
$39,535
Type
Private for-profit

Capri College-Davenport

Davenport, IA

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Program tuition
$8,520
Length
7 months
Graduates last year
12
Type
Private for-profit

Capri College-Dubuque

Dubuque, IA

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Program tuition
$8,520
Length
7 months
Graduates last year
12
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,259
Type
Private for-profit

Capri College-Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids, IA

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Program tuition
$8,520
Length
7 months
Graduates last year
7
Type
Private for-profit

Orion Technical College

Davenport, IA

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Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$15,600
Graduates last year
7
Type
Private for-profit

PCI Academy-Iowa City

Iowa City, IA

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Program tuition
$14,388
Length
7 months
Graduates last year
6
Median earnings, 1 yr
$31,513
Type
Private for-profit

PCI Academy-Ames

Ames, IA

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Program tuition
$14,388
Length
7 months
Graduates last year
5
Median earnings, 1 yr
$31,513
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does massage therapy training cost in Iowa?

The median published tuition is $11,371 (range $8,520 to $16,915, 12 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Capri College-Davenport ($8,520), Capri College-Dubuque ($8,520) and Capri College-Cedar Rapids ($8,520). 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 (6 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 $31,513 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 Iowa?

Yes. 2 public schools offer it, including Iowa Lakes Community College and Northeast Iowa 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.