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Tuition Information

Application Fee: $100
Tuition: $10,000
Books & Supplies: Included
Total Program Cost: $10,100

Massage Therapy is a rewarding and growing field. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the Massage Therapy industry to grow by 20% nationally from 2021 to 2031**. With demand growing as the population ages, now is a great time to enter the industry. Whether you prefer to work with your hands, want flexible hours, or seek a good self-employment opportunity, Massage Therapy provides various hands-on work opportunities in many settings.

Feel confident entering your practice and deliver more value to your clients. Improve their health and relieve pain through the portable, hands-on skills of Massage Therapy.

Contact an admissions representative to see if Urban River Massage Institute is the right fit for you. They can provide more information on our programs, class schedules, and financial aid options so that you can make an informed decision about your future.

Get the Skills to Build a Successful Massage Career
At the Urban River Massage Institute, we train skilled massage therapists through a comprehensive program that exceeds state and national massage therapist training standards.

We understand traditional school settings are not for everyone. That’s why we’re different: master your techniques with hands-on training, practical experience, and industry support through active learning. The Massage Therapy program carefully balances developing technical skills with cultivating your natural talents. With two timetables (Day & Evening/Weekend) to choose from, you get to learn at a pace that best suits your life.

You’ll get great value when you train at Urban River Massage Institute. With 650 hours* of massage training, our massage therapy program prepares you over and above licensing requirements. You’ll feel confident entering the massage industry after you gain so much focused, hands-on instruction.

All of our classes focus on learning-by-doing and are led by experienced massage professionals. You get the personalized attention you need to improve quickly and gain the real-world skills that clients and employers expect.

Here are just some of the areas you’ll be familiar with after finishing our program:

  • Anatomy

  • Physiology

  • Kinesiology

  • Pathology

  • Massage Theory & Technique

  • The Business of Massage

  • Basic CPR/First Aid Training

  • and more!

Hands-on, practical learning extends beyond the classroom at Urban River Massage Institute That’s why while you train with us, you will practice what you’ve learned in our Student Clinic. By practicing on real clients, you will gain work experience and confidence in your skills, and will feel ready to get out there in the exciting world of massage.

While at Urban River Massage Institute, you will also create your own marketing and business plan; this will give you a competitive edge, as employers appreciate working with people who understand the business side of massage therapy, even if you don’t plan on starting your own practice.

As a graduate, you will have the skills to help others and the knowledge needed to turn your massage talents into a viable, lasting profession.

And the best part? You could be pursuing your license in as little as 30 weeks*!

Join our growing industry, and discover the rewarding, flexible career you’ve always wanted.

Finances Don’t Have to be a Barrier to a New Career. We Can Help.We want to eliminate your barriers to the massage therapy industry. It’s no secret that attending school is a significant financial commitment. Most students require some sort of financial assistance to make attending school possible. By making school affordable, we strive for massage therapy training to be accessible for everyone.

With financial support and an all-inclusive tuition cost, you can rest easy knowing we are a school that cares and is affordable. Financial Aid is available to those that qualify.

If you’re interested in applying for financial aid, you must first complete the Free Application for Meritize Loan Program. This application will tell you what you qualify for in terms of loan assistance from our convenient loan program partner Meritize.

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