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Mountain State School of Massage
Charleston, West Virginia · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 601 50th St, Charleston, WV 25304 · Phone: (304) 926-8822 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Mountain State School of Massage is a private for-profit trade school in Charleston, West Virginia, offering massage therapy programs and accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation.
Mountain State School of Massage reports a 100.0% completion rate versus a 68.5% state average, and median earnings 10 years after entry of $27,545, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Mountain State School of Massage is reported at $25,969, and the school participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), with 90.9% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massage therapists | $22,450 | $46,600 | $58,520 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in West Virginia (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 | 21 | $17,445 | $12,879 | $8,181 |
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
Mountain State School of Massage is a private for-profit trade school in Charleston, West Virginia. It is accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation, and students can use federal financial aid (Title IV) to help pay for programs there. The campus focuses on a single program family, massage therapy, and reports 21 completers in that field.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 100.0%, well above the state average of 68.5% for comparable programs, per completion_vs_state figures. Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are reported at $27,545. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $25,969, and 90.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a high share of low-income enrollment. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data.
With a small undergraduate enrollment of 32 and a single, focused program, this campus may suit students looking for a concentrated, short-format credential in massage therapy rather than a multi-year associate degree path; program length itself is not reported for this campus in federal data, so exact duration should be confirmed with the school. Career changers considering a hands-on, licensure-oriented trade may want to verify current accreditation status directly with the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation and review verified outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Mountain State School of Massage offers one program family, massage therapy, with 21 reported completers.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it 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 school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, and 90.9% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 100.0%, which is above the West Virginia state average of 68.5% for comparable programs.
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 check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $27,545.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $25,969.
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 options 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 (304) 926-8822 or visit its website for current program schedules.
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 https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?448275.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers a single, focused massage therapy program, which may suit those seeking a concentrated credential; specific fit for career changers is not detailed in federal data, so contacting the school directly is recommended.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensure requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for information on massage therapy licensing.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Mountain State School of Massage at (304) 926-8822 or through its website, https://www.mtnstmassage.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby massage therapy schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard for similar institutions.
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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.