| > | | | | the many people with obligations outside of the |
| | | | classroom, don't dispair. Most schools offer a |
| In the course of comparing all of the different | | | | variety of schedules to choose from. |
| options when it comes to massage therapy | | | | Question 3: Will it be very expensive? Massage |
| schools, I have rendered five significant questions | | | | school tuition can vary anywhere from $6.00 to |
| to ask yourself when examining the large number | | | | $17.00 per hr of training! The average generally |
| of therapeutic massage schools available. Like any | | | | falls around $9.00 or $10.00 per credit hour. Some |
| great career change, certain information must be | | | | schools include the cost of what you need. Figure |
| weighed before you change your life. A regular | | | | out what is included verses what you are called |
| sized city will have at least 5 or more massage | | | | upon to acquire before you commit. |
| schools in the area. Research has shown that one | | | | Question 4: How long will it take from start to |
| massage school can be quite unique from the | | | | finish? Massage therapy schools have a broad |
| next. Thus, your first great decision should be | | | | variety when it comes to the time it takes to |
| which school to attend. Hopefully, the following | | | | graduate. Schools can vary anywhere from 6 - 15 |
| questions will help you move in the right direction. | | | | months, or longer. Keeping that data in mind, you |
| Question 1: How am I going to pay for it? When | | | | have to ask yourself two important questions in |
| you compare the cost of becoming a licensed | | | | regards to how long you put forth in your |
| massage therapist with the cost of a bachelors | | | | education. Remember, if you are sped through a |
| degree, you would save approximately $60,000. | | | | program you have a greater chance of missing |
| Even so, most of us do not have $5,000 - $9,000 | | | | out on something. On the other side of the coin, |
| sitting available to put forth in an education. So | | | | you had better also weigh how much money you |
| therefore , financial aid or payment plans are | | | | might lose if you are learning rather than working. |
| important considerations. Consider this: All federal | | | | Question 5: Where is the location of the school? If |
| loans and grants for education can be paid only to | | | | you have narrowed it down to a couple of |
| students attending federally accredited schools. | | | | schools, choose the closer one! With the cost of |
| Look for a reputable accreditation, such as the | | | | gas rising, congestion getting worse all the time, |
| Integrative Massage & Somatic Therapies | | | | road rage, and wear-and-tear on your vehicle, |
| Accreditation Council, which has been recognized | | | | location should be a priority. Picture yourself |
| by the U.S. Department of Education as a | | | | making the same drive 5 days a week before |
| specialized accrediting agency. | | | | you choose that nice little school across town. |
| Question 2: Can therapeutic massage school hours | | | | Again let me congratulate you on your career |
| work with the rest of my commitments? Just | | | | choice. Massage Therapy School can be one of |
| about all therapy schools are aware that the | | | | the smartest life-changing choices you can allow |
| educatees who are attending their program have | | | | yourself to make. I hope that these words of |
| other things to do as well. Many students have to | | | | advice will be beneficial for you as you set out on |
| hold down jobs while attending school, while | | | | your adventure into a wonderful profession. |
| others have children at home. If you are one of | | | | |