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Center for Massage
Asheville, North Carolina · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 16 Eagle Street, Suite 100, Asheville, NC 28801 · Phone: (828) 658-0814 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Center for Massage is a private for-profit trade school in Asheville, North Carolina, offering massage therapy programs and accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation.
Center for Massage reports a 90.0 percent completion rate, above the state average of 47.8 percent, with median graduate debt of $6,333 and median earnings of $19,244 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Center for Massage is $23,089, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here, and 29.8 percent of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massage therapists | $31,050 | $60,650 | $85,150 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in North Carolina (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 41 | $18,796 | $16,057 | $6,333 |
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.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Center for Massage is a private for-profit trade school located in Asheville, North Carolina. It is accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation, and students here can use federal financial aid (Title IV funding) to help pay for their education. The campus focuses on a single program family, massage therapy, with 41 completers reported in federal data.
Federal Scorecard data shows a completion rate of 90.0 percent, well above the state average of 47.8 percent for similar programs. Graduates carry a median debt of $6,333, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $19,244. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $23,089, and 29.8 percent of students receive Pell Grants. Placement rates after graduation are not reported for this campus in federal data.
This school may suit students seeking a focused, single-track massage therapy program rather than a broad multi-program associate-degree campus, though specific program length and schedule details are not reported for this campus in federal data and should be confirmed directly with the school. Adult career-changers should verify class formats and timing with the school directly. To confirm current accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome figures, check with the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Center for Massage offers massage therapy programs, its single reported program family, with 41 completers noted in federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation, and its status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 90.0 percent, which is above the North Carolina state average of 47.8 percent for similar programs.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is reported at $6,333.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $19,244.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $23,089.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Center for Massage is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing and financial aid eligibility compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (828) 658-0814 or via https://centerformassage.com/ to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation and review federal outcome data at the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?455910.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for massage therapy are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm state licensing steps.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Center for Massage at (828) 658-0814 or through its website at https://centerformassage.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby massage therapy schools is not reported in federal data; the College Scorecard link provided can be used to look up other institutions for comparison.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.