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Colorado School of Healing Arts

Lakewood, Colorado · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:

Massage therapy schools
100%completion rate · Colorado avg 69%
$7,600median debt of graduates
$25,606median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$33,444median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges | Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (Accredited)
Address: 7655 W Mississippi Ste 300, Lakewood, CO 80226 · Phone: (303) 986-2320 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Colorado School of Healing Arts is a private for-profit trade school in Lakewood, Colorado offering massage therapy programs, accredited by the ACCSC and the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation.

Colorado School of Healing Arts has a 100.0% completion rate versus a 69.2% state average, with median graduate debt of $7,600 and median earnings of $33,444 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Colorado School of Healing Arts; the school does participate in federal financial aid programs, and about 46.7% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Colorado School of He… Colorado School of He…: 100% 100% Colorado average Colorado average: 69.2% 69.2% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Massage therapists$35,990$61,060$84,100

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Colorado (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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 50 $25,005 $23,108 $7,450

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.

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About this school

Colorado School of Healing Arts is a private for-profit trade school in Lakewood, Colorado, located in a large suburb. It participates in federal student aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants. The campus is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation, and it primarily awards credentials in massage therapy, with 50 completers in its program.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 100.0%, above the state average of 69.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $7,600, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $33,444. About 46.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income students attend. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.

With a single focused program family in massage therapy, this campus may suit students seeking a shorter, hands-on career pathway rather than a multi-year associate degree; program length itself is not reported for this campus in federal data, so applicants should confirm scheduling and duration directly with the school. Career changers interested in a single-discipline, licensure-oriented field may want to look closely here, but should verify current accreditation status and outcomes through the school's accreditors and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Colorado School of Healing Arts offers massage therapy programs, with 50 program completers reported in federal data.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, it is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, so students can apply for 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 100.0%, above the Colorado state average of 69.2%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt for graduates is $7,600, according to federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are $33,444, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (303) 986-2320 or visit https://www.csha.net/ for current tuition.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

This 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 directly to confirm scheduling and duration.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can confirm accreditation through the ACCSC and Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation, and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?381732.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The school offers a single focused massage therapy program, which may suit career changers seeking a concentrated, hands-on field, though specific fit should be confirmed directly with the school since program length isn't reported.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing requirements for massage therapy vary by state; this information is not reported in federal data, so contact the school or your state licensing board to confirm.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Colorado School of Healing Arts at (303) 986-2320 or through its website, https://www.csha.net/.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative placement or ranking data against nearby schools is not reported in federal data; check the College Scorecard for other massage therapy programs in the area.

Other trade and career schools in Lakewood, CO

See all trade and career schools in Colorado or search by ZIP code.

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.

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