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Choosing A Massage Therapy
School in the USA.
by Mitchel Johnston
If you are considering a career in massage therapy, let me compliment you on your selection. Massage is one of the few careers which aids individuals in need, allows flexible hrs, and for those who ambitiously pursue it, opens up the door to a lucrative income. Once you have decided on your career, your next big decision should be which school to attend.
Herer is s list of five valuable questions to ask yourself when analyzing the huge amount of therapeutic massage schools to choose from.
Question 1: What timeframe should I expect
for a massage therapy training?
Massage schools have a broad variety when it comes how much time must
be invested to finish. Massage therapy schools can vary anywhere from
6 - 15 months, or longer. Keeping this in mind, you have to ask yourself
two important questions in regards to the amount of time you place in
your education. Remember, if you hurry through a program, you have a better
chance of missing out on something. On the other side of the coin, you
have to also weigh how much money you may lose if you have to spend 6
months to a year longer in school when you could be getting your income
rolling.
Question 2: Will it be very expensive?
Education tuition might vary anywhere from $6.00 to $17.00 per hour of
education! The average usually falls around $9.00 or $10.00 per credit
hour. If you are in an unlicensed state and want to join a quick program,
you may actually be able to get the necessary 100-hour training for under
$1,000. In licensed states, which require 500 hours, tuition usually ranges
from $5,000.00 to $9,000.00.. Some schools include the cost of supplies,
or even a massage table. Be sure to factor in what is included verses
what you are called upon to acquire before you commit. For example, if
one school costs $1400 and includes your table, it will end up being cheaper
than the school which costs $1000, but requires you to purchase a table.
Tables run an average of around $500.
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