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Bancroft School of Massage Therapy

Worcester, Massachusetts · Private for-profit career school

Massage therapy schools
not reportedcompletion rate · Massachusetts avg 60%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
not reportedmedian earnings, 6 yrs after entry
not reportedmedian earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: not found in the federal accreditation database (Not found in DAPIP)
Address: 333 Shrewsbury St, Worcester, MA 01604 · Phone: (508) 757-7923 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Bancroft School of Massage Therapy is a private for-profit trade school in Worcester, Massachusetts offering massage therapy programs.

Federal outcome data is not reported for this campus, including completion rate comparisons, median debt, and median earnings, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Cost is not reported in federal data; contact Bancroft School of Massage Therapy for current tuition. The school does participate in federal Title IV aid programs, though Pell recipient share is not reported.

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Massage therapists$40,420$63,390$103,000

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Massachusetts (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.

Trade programs at this campus

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 15 not reported $29,685 not reported

Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.

Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

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About this school

Bancroft School of Massage Therapy is a private for-profit trade school located in Worcester, Massachusetts, a midsize city setting. The school participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students may be eligible for FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants where applicable. Its accreditation status is not found in DAPIP federal data, so prospective students should verify current accreditation directly with the school. Bancroft's primary program area is massage therapy, with 15 completers reported in the massage therapy schools program family, which is the only program family offered at this campus.

Federal Scorecard data for this campus does not report a completion rate comparison to the state average of 59.7%; the comparison itself is listed as not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median earnings 10 years after entry is not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. The share of students receiving Pell Grants is also not reported for this campus in federal data.

Given its single focused program in massage therapy, this campus may suit students seeking a career-specific credential rather than a broad associate degree pathway, though program length is not reported here and should be confirmed with the school directly. Adult career-changers considering this path should contact Bancroft directly at (508) 757-7923 or visit https://www.bancroftsmt.com/ for program length, schedule, and licensing details. To verify accreditation and outcomes independently, consult the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the link provided for this institution.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Bancroft School of Massage Therapy offers one program family: massage therapy, with 15 reported completers.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Accreditation status is not found in DAPIP federal data. Contact the school directly at (508) 757-7923 or visit its website to confirm current accreditation.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students may apply for FAFSA-based aid.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate comparison to the state average of 59.7% is not reported for this campus in federal data.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for current tuition figures.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

Bancroft School of Massage Therapy is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing and financial aid options compared to public or non-profit institutions.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported in the available federal data; contact the school directly to confirm the massage therapy program's duration.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can check federal outcome data and accreditation status through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?164599.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The school offers a single, focused massage therapy program, but specific fit for adult career-changers, including schedule and format, is not reported in federal data; contact the school for details.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing requirements are not reported in the available federal data; contact the school directly at (508) 757-7923 for information on massage therapy licensure.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Bancroft School of Massage Therapy by phone at (508) 757-7923 or through its website at https://www.bancroftsmt.com/.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data with other nearby massage therapy schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard to research other institutions.

Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.

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