Student Achievement Disclosures

Healing Arts Center
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Program Level - Undergraduate Certificate
Program Length - 50 weeks

Success

Q. How long will it take me to complete this program?
A. The program is designed to take 50 weeks to complete.

Completion Rate of Program:

Number of students starting the program:  102
 70%  of the students graduated*:  70   
*within the maximum allowed time of 75 weeks=150% of the program length.
Based on numbers/rates from 10/2016 - 9/2017.
Q. Is the licensing test difficult to pass?
A. The test can seem daunting, but with proper studying, you are more likely to pass it. Students who are attentive in class, study their textbooks, and take advantage of the recommended resources have the best chance. See student resources for recommendations.

Licensing Exam Pass Rate:

74.6% of graduates passed the MBLEx (Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination)
Based on numbers/rates from 10/2016 - 9/2017.
Q. What are my chances of getting a job when I graduate?
A. Very good. Massage therapy is a growing industry. Employers are looking to add to their team and have told us they turn away customers daily because they don't have enough therapists to see them all.

Job Placement Rate:

99% of graduates available for employment: 69 
90% of graduates employed in the field:  62  
*Job placement rate is based on employment as a massage therapist within 180 days of completion of the program.
Based on numbers/rates from 10/2016 - 9/2017.

Cost

Q. How much will this program cost me?*
A. Tuition and fees: $13,500.00
    Books and supplies: included in tuition
    On-campus room & board: not applicable
What other costs are there for this program?
For further program cost information click here.
*The amounts shown above include costs for the entire program, assuming normal time to completion.  Note that this information is subject to change.

Financing

Q. What financing options are available to help me pay for this program?
A. Financing for this program may be available to those who qualify, through grants, scholarships, loans (federal and private) and institutional financing plans.
The median amount of debt for program graduates:
  • Federal loans: $6,299
  • Private education loans: $0
  • Institutional financing plan: $6351

STUDENT COMPLAINT PROCEDURE
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Schools accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges must have a procedure and operational plan for handling student complaints. If a student does not feel that the school has adequately addressed a complaint or concern, the student may consider contacting the Accrediting Commission. All complaints reviewed by the Commission must be in written form and should grant permission for the Commission to forward a copy of the complaint to the school for a response. This can be accomplished by filing the ACCSC Complaint Form. The complainant(s) will be kept informed as to the status of the complaint as well as the final resolution by the Commission.

Please direct all inquiries to:
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools & Colleges
2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 247-4212
www.accsc.org

 A copy of the ACCSC Complaint Form is available at the school and may be obtained by contacting (name/position) or online at www.accsc.org.
updated 6/30/2020