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San Francisco School of Massage & Bodywork
San Francisco, California · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 475 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 · Phone: (415) 474-4600 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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San Francisco School of Massage & Bodywork is a private for-profit trade school in San Francisco, CA offering massage therapy programs, accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.
The state average completion rate in California is 64.2%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, though this campus's own completion rate, median graduate debt, and median earnings are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Annual cost of attendance at San Francisco School of Massage & Bodywork is $38,332, and federal financial aid can be used here, with about 16.9% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massage therapists | $34,320 | $45,970 | $64,130 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in California (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 | 66 | not reported | 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.
About this school
San Francisco School of Massage & Bodywork is a private for-profit trade school located in San Francisco, California. It is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used to attend. The campus's primary offering is its massage therapy program, which has produced 66 completers among an undergraduate enrollment of 139 students.
Some outcome figures for this campus are reported in federal data, while others are not. The state average completion rate for similar programs in California is 64.2%, but this campus's own completion rate compared to that average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt of graduates and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $38,332. About 16.9% of students at this school receive Pell Grants, indicating some share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This school may suit students interested in a focused, single-program path in massage therapy rather than a multi-program associate degree campus. Because specific program length and schedule details are not provided in this data, prospective students—including adult career changers—should contact the school directly to confirm program duration, format, and licensing requirements. To verify accreditation status and review official federal outcome data, prospective students can check with the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and consult the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers a massage therapy program, with 66 completers reported among its 139 undergraduate students. It is the school's sole listed program family.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, 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 programs, meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 16.9% of students currently receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The California state average completion rate is 64.2%, but this campus's own completion rate and how it compares to that average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly for more detail.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. You can check the College Scorecard link for any updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school or check the College Scorecard for further information.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed as $38,332 in federal data.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school. Control type can affect cost structure, financial aid eligibility, and accreditation oversight, so it's worth confirming details directly with the school.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in this data. Contact the school at (415) 474-4600 or visit sfsm.edu to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and review official outcome data via the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at the link provided.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for massage therapy are not specified in this data. Contact the school directly to learn about certification or licensing steps required in California.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach San Francisco School of Massage & Bodywork by phone at (415) 474-4600 or visit their website at https://www.sfsm.edu/ for application details.
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.
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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.