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Florida School of Massage
Gainesville, Florida · Private for-profit career school
Address: 6421 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32608 · Phone: (352) 378-7891 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Florida School of Massage is a private for-profit trade school in Gainesville, Florida offering massage therapy programs, accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation.
Florida School of Massage has a 45.5% completion rate, below the state average of 70.5%, with median graduate debt of $7,073 and median earnings of $26,752 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Florida School of Massage is $23,387, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and 44.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massage therapists | $30,310 | $49,680 | $59,700 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Florida (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, 300–899 hours | 27 | $16,990 | $16,169 | $7,073 |
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
Florida School of Massage is a private for-profit trade campus in Gainesville, Florida. It is accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation, and students here can use federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants. The campus's primary offering is its massage therapy schools program, with 27 completers recorded in federal data.
Federal outcome data shows a completion rate of 45.5%, which is below the state average of 70.5%. Graduates carry a median debt of $7,073, and median earnings ten years after entry are $26,752. Annual cost of attendance is reported at $23,387, and 44.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income enrollment.
This campus centers on a single trade program family — massage therapy — making it a fit for students focused specifically on that field rather than those seeking multiple program options. Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data, so applicants weighing a career change should confirm scheduling and duration directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, prospective students can check the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard listing for this campus before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Florida School of Massage offers massage therapy programs, listed in federal data as its sole program family with 27 completers.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation, and its 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 aid programs, meaning FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 45.5%, which is below the Florida state average of 70.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $7,073 according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $26,752.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is reported at $23,387.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Florida School of Massage is a private for-profit institution, which can affect tuition pricing and financial aid terms compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (352) 378-7891 or visit its website for current program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation and review federal outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?134024.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and schedule details are not reported in federal data, so career changers should contact the school directly to confirm whether the format fits their needs.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in federal data for this campus; contact the school or check Florida's massage therapy licensing board for current requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Florida School of Massage at (352) 378-7891 or through its website, https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby massage therapy schools is not reported in this dataset; use the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across schools.
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.