connecticut center for massage therapy

Massage Therapy Program

Time Frame
86 weeks / 20 months

Hours
720 clock hours / 54 Quarter Credits

This program teaches competency in seven bodywork modalities: classic Western massage, cross-tissue massage, trigger-point massage, energy balancing, acupressure, on-site chair massage and sports & remedial massage. It provides a practical knowledge base in the health sciences.

This is CCMT's core program and offers flexibility in scheduling. The generalized focus of this program provides a well-rounded education in massage therapy.


Full-Time Massage Therapy Program

Time Frame
52 weeks / 12 months

Hours
604 clock hours / 45 Quarter Credits

This program teaches competency in five bodywork modalities: classic Western massage, cross-tissue massage, trigger-point massage, on-site chair massage and sports & remedial massage. It provides a practical knowledge base in the health sciences.

This program is designed for those students who want to complete their massage education as quickly as possible and are able to devote themselves to full time study.


Clinical Massage Therapy Program*

Time Frame
104 weeks / 24 months

Hours
1100 clock hours / 83 Quarter Credits

This program is designed for students intending to practice massage with a musculoskeletal rehabilitative orientation.

Students study neuromuscular and myofascial techniques and gain an extensive knowledge base in the health sciences with particular emphasis on kinesiology.

In addition, the program provides extensive training in Eastern theory, techniques and assessment to complement students’ classic Western training.

Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for the New York State massage therapy licensure exam.

*Available at the Westport campus only.



How much will the program cost me?
  Tuition
& Fees
Books & Supplies On-Campus
Room & Board
Massage Therapy Program $14,320.88 $1,124.65 N/A
Full-Time Massage Therapy Program $13,320.88 $1,070.65 N/A
Clinical Massage Therapy Program $19,320.88 $1,221.60 N/A

What are my financing options to pay for the program?

In addition to any grants for which they were eligible, graduates also used loans to finance their education. The The median debt for program graduates is:

  Federal Loans Private Educational Loans Institution Financing Plan
Massage Therapy Program $12,779.00 $0 $0
Full-Time Massage Therapy Program $4,584.00 $0 $0
Clinical Massage Therapy Program $11,439.00 $0 $0

To apply for federal aid, prospective students must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which can be accessed online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Our Financial Aid Representatives can help you with that process and answer all of your questions. Net Price Calculator is available here.


How long will it take me to complete the program?
Massage Therapy Program 86 weeks
Full-Time Massage Therapy Program 52 weeks
Clinical Massage Therapy Program 104 weeks

How many graduates completed the program on-time?
Massage Therapy Program 91%
Full-Time Massage Therapy Program 88%
Clinical Massage Therapy Program 97%

What are the chances of getting a job when I graduate?

The job placement rate for students who completed the program is:

Massage Therapy Program 72%*
Full-Time Massage Therapy Program 84%*
Clinical Massage Therapy Program 78%*

What type of jobs can I get?

Massage Therapist, Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Massage Therapist (CMT), Licensed Massage Practitioner, Registered Massage Therapist, Bodywork Therapist, Integrated Deep Tissue Massage Therapist, Therapeutic Massage Technician

See Summary Report for Massage Therapists (SOC 31-9011) at O*Net Online


*As reported in 2012 annual report to COMTA

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Groton Campus
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