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Body Wisdom Massage Therapy School
Urbandale, Iowa · Private for-profit career school
Address: 8401 Douglas Avenue, Ste 2, Urbandale, IA 50322 · Phone: (515) 727-5100 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Body Wisdom Massage Therapy School is a private for-profit trade school in Urbandale, Iowa offering massage therapy programs, accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation.
Body Wisdom Massage Therapy School has a 90.5% completion rate, above the Iowa state average of 63.6%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Body Wisdom Massage Therapy School is $47,533, and federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, with 6.2% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massage therapists | $37,560 | $57,710 | $76,090 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Iowa (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
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 29 | not reported | not reported | 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.
About this school
Body Wisdom Massage Therapy School is a private for-profit trade school in Urbandale, Iowa, located in a large suburb. It is accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation, and federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used at this school. The campus focuses on a single program family, massage therapy, and has awarded 29 completions in this field.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 90.5%, which is above the Iowa state average of 63.6% for comparable programs. Median debt of graduates and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $47,533, and 6.2% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting a relatively small share of low-income students compared to many trade schools.
This program may suit students seeking focused, single-track training in massage therapy rather than a broad multi-program associate-degree setting. With only 45 undergraduates enrolled and a locale described as a large suburb, it appears to operate at a modest, specialized scale. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcomes directly through the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling, since some financial outcome figures are not reported for this campus.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Body Wisdom Massage Therapy School offers a single program family, massage therapy, with 29 recorded completions.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 90.5%, above the Iowa state average of 63.6%, per 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; contact the school directly at (515) 727-5100 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students can check the College Scorecard for future updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $47,533 in federal data.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition structure and financial aid eligibility compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (515) 727-5100 or visit its website for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation and check federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?496690.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers a single, focused massage therapy program, which may suit those seeking targeted retraining, though specific scheduling details for career changers are not reported in federal data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Body Wisdom Massage Therapy School at (515) 727-5100 or visit https://www.bodywisdomschool.com/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby massage therapy schools is not reported in this listing; check the College Scorecard for broader comparisons.
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.