C+

Above Average

Score: 54/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

33/100 · earnings-weighted

Center for Massage

Less than 2-Year Private For-Profit

📍 Asheville, North Carolina 28801

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Center for Massage

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Rating Context: This is a specialized vocational program (less than 2-year). Our comprehensive rating system is optimized for traditional colleges and may not fully reflect the value of career-focused training programs.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 91%

Outcomes

66/100

Affordability

44/100

Resources

68/100

Experience

53/100

Prestige

37/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

Total Enrollment

91%

Graduation Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

8.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Center for Massage, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$19,244

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$14,564

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$6,333

Median debt at graduation

90%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

29.8%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 33% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 8th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NC wage index 0.87). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Center for Massage

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services	$15,452	$20,274	-32%	#189 of 199	#187	$6,333

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

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Avg home value near campus: $558,450
Avg rent near campus: $1,688/mo
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🏆 Where Center for Massage Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	N/A	N/A

Financial Aid

63%

Receive Any Aid

41%

Receive Pell Grants

45%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage 51 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Center for Massage's top programs commonly pursue.

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary

$106k/yr 289,600 jobs

Massage therapists

$58k/yr 168,000 jobs

Student Demographics

Total Students

86%

Women

28%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 93%

Hispanic 2%

Black 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 28%

25-64 (Adult) 72%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Center for Massage?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Center for Massage?

Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.

What is the graduation rate at Center for Massage?

The graduation rate at Center for Massage is 91%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.

Is Center for Massage a good school?

Center for Massage has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a vocational program, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Center for Massage?

Center for Massage has a total enrollment of 57 students.

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