Carlson College of Massage Therapy Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Carlson College of Massage Therapy is a private for-profit trade school in Anamosa, Iowa, enrolling about 39 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 100.00% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $26,893 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $14,141 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 39 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 100.00%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 3.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 46
Carlson College of Massage Therapy: what the data shows
Common questions about Carlson College of Massage Therapy, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Carlson College of Massage Therapy?
Carlson College of Massage Therapy is located in Anamosa, IA (ZIP 52205).
Is Carlson College of Massage Therapy public or private?
Carlson College of Massage Therapy is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Carlson College of Massage Therapy cost?
Average net price after aid: $14,141.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $12,844 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $15,941 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $18,317 |
How big is Carlson College of Massage Therapy?
Total enrollment: 39 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 46 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Carlson College of Massage Therapy?
150%-time completion rate: 100.00%.
What do graduates of Carlson College of Massage Therapy earn?
Median earnings: $26,893 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
55.00% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Carlson College of Massage Therapy known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage (40 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Carlson College of Massage Therapy a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 100.00%; median earnings $26,893 at 10 years; net price $14,141. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Carlson College of Massage Therapy was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$14,141
2024 Value
In 2024 Carlson College of Massage Therapy had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,141.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$56,564 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$14,141 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Carlson College of Massage Therapy.
Financial Aid by Income Level
55.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
67.50% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Carlson College of Massage Therapy was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Carlson College of Massage Therapy in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $10,935 |
| 2014 | — | — | $8,175 |
| 2015 | — | — | $10,232 |
| 2016 | — | — | $11,909 |
| 2017 | — | — | $13,534 |
| 2018 | — | — | $9,853 |
| 2019 | — | — | $8,954 |
| 2020 | — | — | $13,485 |
| 2021 | — | — | $14,357 |
| 2022 | — | — | $13,747 |
| 2023 | — | — | $13,205 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Carlson College of Massage Therapy reported total enrollment of about 39 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 21% male and 79% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (97.4%), Black or African American (2.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (0.0%). About 55.00% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Carlson College of Massage Therapy in 2024 is 39 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 46 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 97.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
100.00% 100% Completion Time
100.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 100.00% of students graduating from Carlson College of Massage Therapy completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 20% male / 80% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Carlson College of Massage Therapy.
Return on Investment
$26,893 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
375.44% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Carlson College of Massage Therapy.
Top Programs by Completions
1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 40 completions
Most popular programs at Carlson College of Massage Therapy.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Carlson College of Massage Therapy graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Carlson College of Massage Therapy from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,330
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Carlson College of Massage Therapy is a private for-profit institution located in Anamosa, IA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage. Enrollment is approximately 39 students. Student body composition includes White (97.4%), Black or African American (2.6%), Hispanic or Latino (0.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 100.00%. Approximately 55.00% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Anamosa, IA 52205
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 100.00% graduation rate, Carlson College of Massage Therapy demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Carlson College of Massage Therapy located?
Carlson College of Massage Therapy is located in Anamosa, IA.
How much does Carlson College of Massage Therapy cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $14,141 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Carlson College of Massage Therapy?
Carlson College of Massage Therapy reports undergraduate enrollment of about 46 students, White (97.4%), Black or African American (2.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Carlson College of Massage Therapy earn?
Median earnings are N/A six years after entry and $26,893 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Carlson College of Massage Therapy?
The 150%-time completion rate is 100.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Carlson College of Massage Therapy public or private?
Carlson College of Massage Therapy is a private for-profit institution located in Anamosa, IA.
Is Carlson College of Massage Therapy an HBCU?
No. Carlson College of Massage Therapy is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Carlson College of Massage Therapy a tribal college?
No. Carlson College of Massage Therapy is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Carlson College of Massage Therapy a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Carlson College of Massage Therapy does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.0%).
Is Carlson College of Massage Therapy religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Carlson College of Massage Therapy in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Iowa college costs
- Iowa colleges by ROI
- Iowa trade schools profile
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Iowa
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.