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Massage therapy schools in Texas
Texas has 84 accredited campuses awarding massage therapy credentials. If you finish and work as a massage therapist in Texas, expect to start around $34,870–$50,400 and reach a median of $59,370 with experience; the top quarter earn $73,910 or more (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025, Texas). Graduates of these Texas programs — every graduate, whatever job they took — earned a median of $21,200 in their first year, against $19,383 nationally; that is the figure used to rank campuses below.
What massage therapists earn in Texas
$34,870starting (10th percentile)
$50,400early career (25th)
$59,370median, all experience
$73,910experienced (75th)
$109,970top earners (90th)
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; 8,630 employed in Texas. National median: $58,450.
Campuses in Texas, ranked by what their graduates earned
84campuses in Texas
298credentials awarded / yr
$21,200median earnings, yr 1 (Texas)
$19,383median earnings, yr 1 (U.S.)
Cities: AbileneAmarilloArlingtonArpAustinBeaumontBrownsvilleBrownwoodCollege StationCorpus ChristiDallasEl PasoFerrisFlower MoundForneyFort WorthFriscoFulshearHaltom CityHamlinHeathHoustonJarrellKatyKerrvilleKilgoreKilleenKingwoodLongviewLubbockMelissaMesquiteNorth Richland HillsPasadenaPharrPlanoProsperRichardsonSan AntonioSan Gabriel
| Campus | City | Type | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Program debt | Completion | Cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avenue Five Institute | Austin | for-profit career college | 33 | $27,296 | $5,815 | 77% | $32,147 |
| Parker University | Dallas | non-profit university | 48 | $24,870 | $9,500 | not reported | not reported |
| Cortiva Institute-Arlington | Arlington | for-profit career college | 86 | $22,480 | $7,678 | 82% | $37,333 |
| San Jacinto Community College | Pasadena | Public college | 26 | $19,921 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Hands on Therapy | Mesquite | for-profit career school | 19 | $19,332 | $7,917 | 81% | $23,252 |
| Milan Institute-San Antonio Ingram | San Antonio | for-profit career college | 6 | $18,078 | $6,333 | 62% | $30,921 |
| El Paso Community College | El Paso | Public community college | 45 | not reported | not reported | 24% | not reported |
| Vernon College | Vernon | Public community college | 9 | not reported | not reported | 21% | not reported |
| Lone Star College System | The Woodlands | Public college | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Amarillo College | Amarillo | Public community college | 7 | not reported | not reported | 32% | not reported |
| Central Texas College | Killeen | Public community college | 7 | not reported | not reported | 12% | not reported |
| Texas Health School | Houston | for-profit career school | 4 | not reported | not reported | 84% | $37,485 |
| 31 Institute, Llc | Van Alstyne | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| A New Beginning School of Massage Killeen | Killeen | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Academy for Massage Therapy | San Antonio | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| American Academy of Massage & Wellness Llc | Houston | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| American Academy of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork Llc | Houston | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Art of Massage Institute | Arp | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Asia-pacific Massage Institute | Houston | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Austin School of Massage | Jarrell | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Beauty Therapist Massage Institute | North Richland Hills | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Behind the Chair Institute | Fulshear | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Champions Barber and Beauty Academy | Waco | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Chinese Compassion Massage School | Houston | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Copper Tree Retreat School of Massage | Longview | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Creme De La Creme Massage Therapy Academy | Schertz | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| D'luz Beauty Academy | Houston | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Deep Academy School of Massage, Llc | Austin | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Down To Earth School of Massage | Hamlin | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Fountain Massage School | Houston | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Hands On Approach | Dallas | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Hands On Approach Corpus Christi Branch | Corpus Christi | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Healing Hands Massage Institute Llc | Richardson | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Health Studies Inc Dba Phoenix School of Massage | Houston | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Hfe & Massotherapy School | Houston | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Hill Country Massage Academy, Llc | Kerrville | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Houston School of Esthetics and Massage | Katy | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Houston School of Massage | Houston | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Huebner Amtt, Pllc | San Antonio | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Institute of Cosmetology and Esthetics | Houston | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Institute of Harmonic Massage Pllc | Wylie | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Institute of Massage and Health Education, Llc | Houston | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| International Training Institute | Plano | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Ivy Beauty Institute | Melissa | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Jesskaire Massage School | Haltom City | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Ke Kino Massage Academy | Plano | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Kneaded Wellness Massage Academy | Fort Worth | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Laurel School of Massage | Spring | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Lauterstein Conway Massage School and Clinic Inc | Austin | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Lubbock School of Massage, Llc | Spicewood | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Manipura Massage Llc Dba Avalon School of Massage | Houston | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Massage Academy for Everybody Llc | Heath | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Massage Institute of North Texas | Flower Mound | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Massage Masters School | Pharr | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Massage Pro Academy | Austin | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Massage Therapy Education Center | Beaumont | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Milan Institute | Visalia | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Mind Body Spirit School of Massage, Llc | College Station | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Natural Care School of Massage Llc | Seminole | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Naturawellness Massage Academy Llc | Dallas | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Oceans Massage Therapy Center | Lubbock | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| On the Spot Massage Academy | Abilene | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Perfect Training Institute | San Gabriel | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Phoenix Institute of Massage | Houston | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Rejuvenate School of Massage Therapy | El Paso | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Rio Massage School | Pharr | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| River City Massage School | Windcrest | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| River Rox Academy | Kilgore | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| San Antonio Institute | San Antonio | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Serenity Massage P.l.lc. | Kingwood | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Sophos Academia Llc | Forney | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Spa X Massage School | Brownsville | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Stargate Massage Institute | Frisco | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Stone School of Massage | Tyler | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| T & T Massage School | Spring | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Texas Academy of Massage Therapy Llc | Sugar Land | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Texas Massage Academy | Brownwood | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Texas Meridian Massage School | Prosper | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Texas School of Massage | Houston | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Tina's Heavenly Touch Massage Institute | Beaumont | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Training Academy 4 U, Llc | Ferris | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| West Texas Massage Institute | Amarillo | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| White Elm Wellness Institute Llc | College Station | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
| Woodlands School of Massage Therapy, Llc | The Woodlands | State-licensed school | — | Licensed by the state board; not in federal aid, so no federal outcome data is reported. | |||
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Ranked by median earnings of this program's graduates one year after completion (College Scorecard field-of-study, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026); campuses without a reported figure follow, by credentials awarded. "Program debt" is the median federal loan debt for graduates of this program at this campus. Completion is the campus-wide 150%-of-time rate. "Not reported" means the federal file suppresses the value for privacy.
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