Earn a Massage Therapy Diploma in 12 Months

The Massage Therapy Diploma program at Globe University/Minnesota School of Business provides in-depth training in traditional and contemporary techniques. Enroll in this program and in 12 months you can gain the knowledge and skills needed to provide clients with relaxation and relief from pain and stress.

Massage Therapy Diploma highlights

The Massage Therapy Diploma* program provides hands-on training in the most-requested massage modalities, including Swedish, Thai, hot stone, sports, pregnancy and deep tissue/trigger point massage and myofascial release. Supporting coursework includes kinesiology, anatomy, physiology and the business of massage. 

• Students practice techniques on clients in on-campus student massage clinics, in externships and at community events.
• Students will have access to all necessary supplies, including tables, lotions and oils.
• The program can be completed in 12 months of full-time study.
• Classes are small and instructors are available for one-on-one attention.
• Instructors are experienced massage therapists with a wide range of specialties.
• Coursework prepares students for massage therapy certifications and licensing exams. This includes the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEx), National Certification Examination for Therapeutic and Bodywork (NCETMB) and National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage (NCETM).
• Diploma program credits may be applied toward our associate degree in massage therapy.**  
• Learn more about this program.

Learn more, or schedule a massage today

We are enrolling new students now for next quarter! If you are ready to get started, or if you need more information, call 1-877-655-7676 or contact college admissions today!

You can also meet massage students and learn about their experiences—all while getting a massage yourself! Contact one of our student massage clinics to schedule your free massage.

*Pursuant to statute 460.06(2) of Wisconsin ACT 355, Globe University massage therapy students enrolled at Wisconsin campuses are not eligible to be considered a graduate until they have taken and passed the Wisconsin State Law exam.

**Please contact your campus dean of students about the process of applying for credit.

Visit Globe University's website for statistics on the program at Globe campuses.  

Notes. 1 – Tuition, fees and textbook costs are current as of October 3, 2011 and represent estimated costs for students completing the program “on-time” based on current tuition levels which are subject to change; 2 – “Median Federal Loan Debt” is the median value of total debt from federal student loans for students completing the program in the 2010-2011 award year; 3 – “Median Private Loan Debt” is the median value of total debt from private loan sources for students completing the program in the 2010-2011 award year; 4 – “Median Institutional Loan Debt” is the median value of total debt from institutional financing plans for students completing the program in the 2010-2011 award year; 5 – the “On-Time Completion Rate” reflects the percentage of students completing the program in 2010-2011 who did so within the normal program length; 6 – Job placement rate calculated for 2010-2011 program graduates using the methodology established by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS – www.acics.org); 7 – O*Net is the U.S. Department of Labor’s database for job titles and information related to employment in specific career fields. The occupations listed in the table above result from entering the program’s CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs) Code into the O*Net Crosswalk at http://www.onetonline.org/crosswalk/. CIP codes reflect broad categories of educational programs rather than the specific focus of a program offered at a particular institution. As a result, the occupations listed above represent potential careers that may be obtained by graduates of this program and may include occupations in which program graduates do not work. Please speak to an admissions representative to learn more about specific career opportunities for graduates of this program. Values of “n/a” appear for programs that had fewer than 10 graduates in 2010-2011.