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Sarasota School of Massage Therapy
Sarasota, Florida · Private for-profit career school
Address: 5899 Whitfield Ave Suite 300, Sarasota, FL 34243 · Phone: (941) 957-0577 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Sarasota School of Massage Therapy is a private for-profit trade school in Sarasota, FL offering massage therapy programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Sarasota School of Massage Therapy has a 75.6% completion rate, above the Florida average of 70.5%, with median graduate debt of $7,916 and median earnings of $30,237 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Sarasota School of Massage Therapy is $23,471, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 54.2% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massage therapists | $30,310 | $49,680 | $59,700 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Florida (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 | 65 | $15,622 | $18,619 | $8,444 |
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
Sarasota School of Massage Therapy is a private for-profit trade school located in Sarasota, Florida. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and is eligible for federal financial aid (Title IV), meaning students can apply for FAFSA-based funding such as loans and Pell Grants. The campus focuses on a single program family, massage therapy, with 65 completers reported in federal data.
Federal outcome data shows a completion rate of 75.6%, which is above the Florida state average of 70.5% for similar programs. Graduates carry a median debt of $7,916, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $30,237. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $23,471, and 54.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a significant share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
This campus offers a single, focused program in massage therapy rather than a broad range of associate degrees, which may suit students seeking a shorter, career-specific credential rather than a multi-year degree path. Whether this fits an adult career-changer depends on program length and schedule details not reported for this campus in federal data — contact the school directly to confirm. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome figures yourself, check with the Council on Occupational Education and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Sarasota School of Massage Therapy offers massage therapy programs, with 65 program completers reported in federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, 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 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 75.6%, which is above the Florida state average of 70.5% for comparable programs.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is reported at $7,916.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $30,237.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $23,471.
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 levels 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 directly at (941) 957-0577 or visit its website for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review federal outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?406149.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The single-program, career-focused structure in massage therapy may suit some career changers, but specific schedule or format details are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to confirm fit.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (941) 957-0577 or check Florida licensing boards for massage therapy requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Sarasota School of Massage Therapy at (941) 957-0577 or through its website, https://www.sarasotaschoolofmassagetherapy.edu/.
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 to compare individual schools directly.
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.