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Online Massage Therapy School
For Michigan Students

Our self-paced, hybrid massage therapy school for Michigan residents is designed to prepare you for certification (MBLEx), and a job as a massage therapist. Our program contains 450 online theory hours and 200 hands-on training hours.

  • $169/month
  • 5-day money-back commitment
  • DEAC Accredited
  • Online, self-paced classes, on your phone or computer, then in person, hands-on training
  • Complete in 650 hours
  • One-on-one career coaching and instructor support
  • Start learning today - no waiting period!
  • $169/month
  • 5-day money-back commitment
  • DEAC Accredited
  • Online, self-paced classes, on your phone or computer, then in person, hands-on training
  • Complete in 650 hours
  • One-on-one career coaching and instructor support
  • Start learning today - no waiting period!
What You'll Learn
  • Swedish Massage
  • Sports Massage
  • Energy Techniques
  • Anatomical Terms and Locations
  • Hydrotherapy Techniques
  • Ethics and Communications
  • Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine
  • The Past, Present and Future of Massage Therapy

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Course Outline

As a graduate of our program, you’ll learn everything you need to know to start your new career. You will develop skills to help your clients' recover from injury, avoid the harmful effects of stress, and live a healthier life. In this course, you’ll study the basics of therapeutic massage techniques and advanced concepts in human physiology and kinesiology, and you’ll be trained to implement business and marketing strategies and effectively communicate with healthcare professionals and clientele.

Our program is 650 clock hours – that breaks down to 450 online theory hours and 200 hands-on training hours. The 200 hours of hands-on training is condensed into 4 weeks of onsite training at our Fort Collins, CO Massage Therapy School. We generally hold between 6-8 sessions of hands-on-training per year.

Quick Facts

  • Lessons: 24
  • Quizzes: 24
  • Complete in 650 Hours

What's Inside the Course

Beginner-Friendly Lessons

Classes are designed for anyone to easily learn, and are broken up into digestible sections that build as you progress through our program. No due dates or deadlines.

Engaging Curriculum

Reading lessons, supplemental videos, interactive exercises, note taking, read-aloud and disability features, and open note multiple choice quizzes with no time limit.

Hands-On Supplemental Learning

4 weeks of onsite training at our Fort Collins, CO Massage Therapy School.

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Outlook & Certification in Michigan

Michigan Median Salary

$54,510*

Number of jobs in MI by 2032

3,090*

Job Growth in MI by 2032

13%*

Certification

U.S. Career Institute’s program designed to prepare graduates for the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx), administered by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Board (FSMTB). Our grads pass the MBLEx Certification exam at a higher rate (85%) than the national average (70%).** MBLEx exam fee is included in your tuition- up to a $265 value†.

Massage Therapy Jobs in Michigan

Demand for massage therapy is booming. Michigan currently employs 2,740 massage therapists.* There are hundreds of massage therapy jobs open in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Warren, Sterling Heights, Ann Arbor, Lansing and many other cities in Michigan, according to Indeed.com. As a fully trained professional massage therapist, you’ll have the flexibility to be your own boss and make your own hours, or work for spas, resorts, clinics, health clubs, pro sports teams, and cruise lines. You can make a living helping others feel better!

Tuition & Financing

Option 1: Pay in Full

$5,689

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$6,089*

$169 Monthly Payment

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**First payment includes $140 down payment and $29 application charge. Application charge is non-refundable.

Tuition includes all lessons and other instructional materials listed on the Course Outline. Prior to attending hands-on training, you must pay your tuition in full. The tuition does not include travel or accommodation costs for the training. Graduates of the program are students who successfully complete the academic and hands-on training and pay tuition in full.

On the enrollment agreement, the cost of the theory portion and hands-on portion of the course are listed. In order to receive a certificate of completion, you must finish the entire course. All hands-on training occurs over a 24-day period in Fort Collins, Colorado. USCI recognizes that traveling to Colorado may be difficult for some students. Should you determine you want to only complete the theory portion through USCI because you wish to work with a local school for hands-on training (or because you are taking the course for avocational reasons and do not plan to become a licensed massage therapist), you should contact the school prior to enrollment so tuition can be adjusted. Note that in this circumstance, you will not be a graduate of USCI's Massage Therapy course. USCI encourages you to work with a local school prior to enrollment to determine if there is an option for you to complete the hands-on training with the school. In addition, students who wish to pursue local hands-on training should review USCI’s transfer disclosure statement in this catalog. https://www.uscareerinstitute.edu/about-usci/faq#transfer.

Michigan Massage Therapy FAQs

How can I become a Massage Therapist in Michigan?

  1. Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
  2. Graduate from a massage therapy program that meets Michigan’s licensing education requirements. Our program here at USCI is DEAC approved and takes 650 hours.
  3. Pass the MBLEx (Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination) or another Michigan-approved exam.
  4. Apply for your Michigan license: Submit an application to the Michigan Board of Massage Therapy, pay fees, and complete the required background check.
  5. Get CPR/First Aid: Some employers prefer it, and it’s useful for safety.
  6. Get liability insurance if you plan to work independently.
  7. Find a job or start your practice. Apply to jobs at spas, health clubs, gyms, clinics, and more. Our career coaching program will help you prepare your resume and start the job search process. If you’re starting your own business, you will need to obtain a license.

How much does a Massage Therapist make in Michigan?

Massage therapists in Michigan make on average $54,510* per year according to O*Net.

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*O*Net, Massage Therapists and Job Data (visited Feb. 13, 2025). Statements found at O*Net are not a guarantee of any post-graduation salary, in part because the data used to create the information at O*Net includes workers from differing educational backgrounds, and levels of experience.
**MS source: FSMTB and PTCB Analytics - 2024 - 85% MBLEx exam pass rate (national average 70%). Date of FSMTB analytic summary report: January 22, 2025. Date of PTCB analytic summary report: January 23, 2025.
†Provided in form of reimbursement when the following terms are met: Student submits receipt issued by FSMTB, has successfully completed the program and has paid tuition in full. Reimbursement is for up to $265 towards the cost of the MBLEx exam.