Center for Massage Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
Center for Massage is a private for-profit trade school in Asheville, North Carolina, enrolling about 51 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 90.00% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $19,244 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $18,631 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 51 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 90.00%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 6.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 106
Center for Massage: what the data shows
Common questions about Center for Massage, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Center for Massage?
Center for Massage is located in Asheville, NC (ZIP 28801).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Center for Massage public or private?
Center for Massage is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Center for Massage cost?
Average net price after aid: $18,631.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $18,297 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $20,904 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $22,089 |
How big is Center for Massage?
Total enrollment: 51 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 106 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Center for Massage?
150%-time completion rate: 90.00%.
What do graduates of Center for Massage earn?
Median earnings: $14,564 six years after entry; $19,244 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,333.
29.81% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Center for Massage known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage (51 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Center for Massage a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 90.00%; median earnings $19,244 at 10 years; net price $18,631. 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 Center for Massage was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$18,631
2024 Value
In 2024 Center for Massage had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,631.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$74,524 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$18,631 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 Center for Massage.
Financial Aid by Income Level
29.81% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
41.35% 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 Center for Massage 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 Center for Massage 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 | — | — | $10,172 |
| 2014 | — | — | $11,802 |
| 2015 | — | — | $11,169 |
| 2016 | — | — | $14,650 |
| 2017 | — | — | $11,321 |
| 2018 | — | — | $15,367 |
| 2019 | — | — | $13,857 |
| 2020 | — | — | $16,422 |
| 2021 | — | — | $17,109 |
| 2022 | — | — | $17,352 |
| 2023 | — | — | $16,242 |
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
Center for Massage reported total enrollment of about 51 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 24% male and 76% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (80.4%), Black or African American (9.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (5.9%). About 29.81% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Center for Massage in 2024 is 51 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 106 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 80.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
84.00% 100% Completion Time
90.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 84.00% of students graduating from Center for Massage completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 25% male / 75% 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 Center for Massage.
Return on Investment
$6,333 Median Student Debt
$19,244 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
32.91% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
158.23% Return on Investment
3.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Center for Massage.
Top Programs by Completions
1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 51 completions
Most popular programs at Center for Massage.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Center for Massage graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Center for Massage from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,689
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Center for Massage is a private for-profit institution located in Asheville, NC. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage. Enrollment is approximately 51 students. Student body composition includes White (80.4%), Black or African American (9.8%), Hispanic or Latino (5.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 90.00%. Approximately 29.81% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Asheville, NC 28801
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 90.00% graduation rate, Center for Massage 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 Center for Massage located?
Center for Massage is located in Asheville, NC.
How much does Center for Massage cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $18,631 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Center for Massage?
Center for Massage reports undergraduate enrollment of about 106 students, White (80.4%), Black or African American (9.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Center for Massage earn?
Median earnings are $14,564 six years after entry and $19,244 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Center for Massage?
The 150%-time completion rate is 90.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Center for Massage students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,333.
Is Center for Massage public or private?
Center for Massage is a private for-profit institution located in Asheville, NC.
Is Center for Massage an HBCU?
No. Center for Massage is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Center for Massage a tribal college?
No. Center for Massage is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Center for Massage a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Center for Massage does not meet that proxy (reported share 5.9%).
Is Center for Massage religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Center for Massage 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
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- North Carolina colleges by ROI
- North Carolina trade schools profile
- Asheville, North Carolina city profile
- Southeast regional profile
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- North Carolina trade schools profile
- Asheville, North Carolina city profile
- Southeast regional profile
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- National benchmarks
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- All schools in North Carolina
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.