Job Outlook - Nebraska College of Massage Therapy

Career Outlook

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Upon completion of this program, graduates are fully prepared and qualified to take the MBLEX exam required for Nebraska licensure.

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According to the American Massage Therapy Association consumers visit massage therapists 230 million times each year.*

More than 50 million American adults have discussed massage therapy with their doctors or health care providers in the previous year.*

The therapeutic benefits of massage continue to be researched and studied. Recent research has shown the effectiveness of massage for the following conditions*:

Low back pain
Cancer-related fatigue
Osteoarthritis of the knee
Post-operative pain
Low-functioning immune system functioning
Carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms
High blood pressure
Frequent headaches
Alcohol withdrawal symptoms
Cancer-related pain
Fibromyalgia

Sources: AMTA (AMTAmassage.org) Massage Therapy Industry Fact Sheet and ABMP (ABMP.com)Therapy Fast Facts

Great CAREER Outlook

Rewarding Career

According to the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), the most frequent comment that massage therapists make about their occupation is: “I feel fortunate to have found work I love!” A career in massage therapy allows you to help people in a meaningful way.

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Exciting Career Options

As a massage therapist, you will find career options in a variety of exciting settings and locations. Work with sports teams and help athletes reach their full potential, have your own private practice, or work in a luxurious, five-star resort. Below you’ll find a list of even more potential environments that you could find work in as a massage therapist.