Massage Therapy Schools in Washington, DC

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare massage therapy programs in Washington, District of Columbia. Browse local listings and compare schedules, training formats, and total costs before contacting schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Massage Therapy Schools Near Washington, DC

#1

Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage

Falls Church, VA 8 miles away
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  • 6402 Arlington Blvd, Suite 840 Falls Church, VA 22042-4302
  • (703) 533-3113
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 1
  • Annual completions: 98

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Northern Virginia Community College

Annandale, VA 12.8 miles away BOC Score 62.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 54
  • Annual completions: 3,939
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Columbia College

Vienna, VA 13.4 miles away BOC Score 52.0
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 118
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Avi Career Training

Great Falls, VA 16 miles away BOC Score 61.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 76

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

College of Southern Maryland

La Plata, MD 23.9 miles away BOC Score 53.7
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 34
  • Annual completions: 603
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Cortiva Institute

Linthicum, MD 28.2 miles away BOC Score 34.8
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 483

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Anne Arundel Community College

Arnold, MD 28.9 miles away BOC Score 63.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 56
  • Annual completions: 1,266
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Holistic Massage Training Institute

Baltimore, MD 36.4 miles away
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 1
  • Annual completions: 8

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Fortis Institute-Towson

Towson, MD 40.9 miles away BOC Score 23.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 311

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

Eastern Virginia Career College

Fredericksburg, VA 48 miles away BOC Score 62.3
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  • 10304 Spotsylvania Ave, Suite 400 Fredericksburg, VA 22408
  • (540) 373-2200
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 155

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

District of Columbia Massage Therapy Salary Snapshot

District of Columbia
District of Columbia Median Pay $64,110 $30.82 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $58,450 $28.10 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 31-9011 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • State-mandated training hours and schedule format
  • MBLEx or state licensing exam preparation and pass rates
  • Modalities covered (Swedish, deep tissue, sports, trigger point)
  • Anatomy and physiology coursework depth
  • Clinical practicum hours with real clients

Next Steps

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Career Overview

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