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Carlson College of Massage Therapy

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Rural: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 7 to 1
On-time graduation rate 50%

Located in Anamosa, Iowa, Carlson College of Massage Therapy is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Carlson College of Massage Therapy is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Carlson College of Massage Therapy is accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 7-to-1, Carlson College of Massage Therapy emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.


  • Accredited by: Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Carlson College of Massage Therapy was $11,830. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Carlson College of Massage Therapy net price calculator

$11,830

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in Iowa and nationwide.

Iowa's average $16,084
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Carlson College of Massage Therapy for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $11,830 $503 (4%) $11,096 $10,567 $15,371 $16,031
2021 $11,327 $2,373 (27%) $10,401 $15,027
2020 $8,954 $899 (9%) $8,954
2019 $9,853 $2,604 (21%) $8,373 $8,373 $12,812
2018 $12,457 $669 (6%) $11,425 $15,643 $15,643 $15,643
2017 $11,788 $2,849 (32%) $11,378 $12,017 $14,353
2016 $8,939 $1,841 (17%) $10,232
2015 $10,780 $1,776 (20%) $8,285
2014 $9,004 -- $11,081

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Carlson College of Massage Therapy during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 38 of freshman students at Carlson College of Massage Therapy received on average $3,906 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,906
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 3 38% $3,906 $11,719
Other Federal Grant 3 38% $3,906 $11,719
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 3 38% $3,906 $11,719

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 88% of freshman students at Carlson College of Massage Therapy received $5,196 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,196
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 7 88% $5,196 $36,375
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 7 88% $5,196 $36,375

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Carlson College of Massage Therapy sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 21

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Undergraduate Certificate 21 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 2 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 1 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 2 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

100.0%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Carlson College of Massage Therapy is greatly skewed towards women students, with 89.7% of undergraduate students being women and 10.3% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 29, with 26 women and 3 men.

  • men 10.3% 3 students
  • women 89.7% 26 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 31% 9 students
  • 22-24 14% 4 students
  • 35-39 14% 4 students
  • 20-21 10% 3 students
  • 30-34 10% 3 students
  • 40-49 10% 3 students
  • 50-64 7% 2 students
  • 18-19 3% 1 students

Miscellaneous

Educational Offerings

Carlson College of Massage Therapy offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)