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Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage
Falls Church, Virginia · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 6402 Arlington Blvd, Suite 840, Falls Church, VA 22042 · Phone: (703) 533-3113 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage is a private for-profit trade school in Falls Church, VA offering massage therapy programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Median graduate debt is $6,333 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $44,892, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; the campus's completion rate compared to the state average of 57.1 percent is not reported.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and about 18.4 percent of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massage therapists | $38,070 | $62,220 | $93,600 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in 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 | 94 | $23,178 | $25,709 | $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
Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage is a private for-profit trade school located in Falls Church, Virginia, a large suburb. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used to attend. The school awards a single program family, massage therapy, with 94 students recorded as completers in its most recent reporting period out of an undergraduate enrollment of 101.
Federal data shows the statewide average completion rate for similar programs is 57.1 percent, but this campus's own completion rate compared to that average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt among graduates is reported at $6,333, and median earnings 10 years after entry stand at $44,892. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 18.4 percent of students receive Pell Grants, an indicator of the share of lower-income students the school serves.
This campus appears to suit students seeking a focused, single-track path into massage therapy rather than a broad multi-program associate degree environment. Because program length details are not included in the data provided, prospective students who are changing careers should contact the school directly to confirm scheduling and time-to-completion before enrolling. Anyone considering this campus should verify accreditation status directly with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard listing for the most current completion, debt, and earnings figures before making a decision.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers a single program family, massage therapy, listed as "Massage therapy schools" with 94 recorded completers.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, 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 financial aid, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants toward tuition.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The statewide average completion rate for comparable programs is 57.1 percent, but this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to that average are not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported at $6,333.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $44,892.
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 (703) 533-3113 or visit its website 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 structure 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 the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm scheduling and duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the school's listing page.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data shows a single, focused massage therapy program, which may suit students seeking a narrow career path, but specific fit for career changers is not detailed in federal data; contact the school to discuss your situation.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage at (703) 533-3113 or through its website, https://www.nvschoolofmassage.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Federal data provided here does not include a direct comparison to other nearby massage therapy programs; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?461412 to compare schools.
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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.