Things You Need to Know

Yes. Spas and resorts as well as individual massage therapy establishments reach out to us to find Licensed Massage Therapists. We will connect you with those contacts upon request. We also have a board listing for those contacts at our facilities. Source Institute does not guarantee employment.

The average salary for massage therapists is $55,310 per year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Applicant must be a High School graduate or equivalent (i.e. GED Certificate) and must be at least 16 years of age to start the Massage Therapy Program and the Massage Therapy Extended Program. 

You will have to pay the registration fee of $150.00 when you enroll. You will pay a $150.00 book and supply fee before class begins. Tuition payments will begin a month after school begins. You do not have to pay for the program up front. 

Tuition payments vary from student to student. You can pay from $100 to $500 a month depending on how soon you want to pay off your tuition. However, your tuition must be paid off before you can take your exit exam and sit for the MBLEX exam.

During the first month, you will attend classes three days a week to prepare for clinics. Once clinics start, your schedule will shift to two academic class days, and you'll have the option to add one, two, or three clinic days per week. However, you cannot exceed 30 hours of attendance per week. You can choose to attend morning clinics, held Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, evening clinics, held Monday to Thursday from 5:15 pm to 9:15 pm, or a combination of both, offering flexibility in your schedule. answer to this item.

No. We don't charge interest on unpaid balances as long as you are enrolled in school or making monthly tuition payments.

Yes. All missed hours can be made up. Even if your vacation begins the week school starts, we are able to catch you up with the rest of the class very quickly.

No. We won't ask you if you would like to enroll. The tour is a way for you to get all of your questions answered without any pressure to make a decision on the spot. It also gives you the opportunity to tour the school. 

Yes. If you've already made the decision to join up on the spot, we will enroll you.

No. We encourage you not to buy a massage until you learn about what table is best for you. Most therapists don't need to purchase a table at all as the spa they work for will provide them.