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Lakewood School of Therapeutic Massage

Port Huron, Michigan · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:

Massage therapy schools
not reportedcompletion rate · Michigan avg 57%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
$16,746median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$16,682median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (Accredited)
Address: 1102 6th St, Port Huron, MI 48060 · Phone: (810) 987-3959 · 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.

Lakewood School of Therapeutic Massage is a private for-profit trade school in Port Huron, MI offering massage therapy programs, accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median earnings 10 years after entry are $16,682; completion rate versus the state average of 56.9% is not reported for this campus, and graduate debt figures are also not reported.

Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Lakewood School of Therapeutic Massage; contact the school for current tuition. The school participates in Title IV federal aid, and 84.2% of students receive Pell Grants.

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Massage therapists$32,610$70,960$77,550

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Michigan (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 9 $22,193 not reported not 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.

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

Lakewood School of Therapeutic Massage is a private for-profit trade school located in Port Huron, Michigan, a small suburb. The campus is accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation and participates in federal student aid programs (Title IV), meaning FAFSA and Pell Grant funding can be used by eligible students. Its primary program area is massage therapy, with the school reporting 9 program completers in the massage therapy field.

In terms of outcomes data, the school's completion rate compared to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data, though the state average completion rate for similar programs is 56.9%. Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are reported at $16,682. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 84.2% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants, indicating a student population with significant financial need.

This small campus, with an undergraduate enrollment of about 10 students, offers a single-program focus in massage therapy, a field typically requiring a defined certificate-length program rather than a multi-year degree. This structure may suit students seeking a focused, hands-on training path, including those changing careers, though program length itself is not reported here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation and review official outcomes data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Lakewood School of Therapeutic Massage offers massage therapy programs, its sole reported program family, with 9 completers reported.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.

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

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grant funding can be used by eligible students.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The school's completion rate compared to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate for comparable programs is 56.9%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly or review the College Scorecard for further detail.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are reported at $16,682, 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 (810) 987-3959 or visit lakewoodschool.edu for current tuition information.

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

Lakewood School of Therapeutic Massage is a private for-profit institution, which can affect tuition structure and how federal aid and outcomes are reported compared to public or non-profit schools.

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 program duration.

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 outcomes data at the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?451291.

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

The school's small, single-program focus in massage therapy may suit students seeking a concentrated, hands-on training path, though specific program length and schedule details are not reported here to confirm career-changer fit.

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

Licensing requirements for massage therapy vary by state and are not reported in the federal data provided; contact the school directly for guidance on required licensure.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Lakewood School of Therapeutic Massage at (810) 987-3959 or through its website, lakewoodschool.edu.

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

Comparative data against other nearby massage therapy schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare schools directly.

Other trade and career schools in Port Huron, MI

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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.

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