Massage Therapy Schools in East Orange, NJ

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare massage therapy programs in East Orange, New Jersey. Use this page to compare local programs, review typical training formats, and find nearby schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Massage Therapy Schools Near East Orange, NJ

#1

Essex County College

Newark, NJ 2.5 miles away BOC Score 43.1
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $5,415
  • Out-of-state tuition: $9,523
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 20%
  • Programs offered: 29
  • Annual completions: 449
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Garden State Science and Technology Institute

Jersey City, NJ 8.2 miles away BOC Score 11.7
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 2
  • Annual completions: 188

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

American Institute-Clifton

CLIFTON, NJ 8.6 miles away BOC Score 31.8
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 430

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences

New York, NY 11.4 miles away BOC Score 32.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 434

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Mildred Elley-New York Campus

New York, NY 11.4 miles away BOC Score 27.8
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 4
  • Annual completions: 515

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants

Long Island City, NY 13.8 miles away BOC Score 50.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 150

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

American Institute of Alternative Medicine

East Brunswick, NJ 22.5 miles away
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 1

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

American Institute-Somerset

Somerset, NJ 23.6 miles away BOC Score 28.7
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 51%
  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 174

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

CUNY Queensborough Community College

Bayside, NY 23.9 miles away BOC Score 65.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 30
  • Annual completions: 424
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

New York College of Health Professions

Syosset, NY 36.6 miles away BOC Score 7.7
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 1
  • Annual completions: 9

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

New Jersey Massage Therapy Salary Snapshot

New Jersey
New Jersey Median Pay $50,150 $24.11 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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