Sarasota School of Massage Therapy is a private for-profit trade school in Sarasota, Florida, enrolling about 82 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 75.56% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $30,237 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $18,172 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 82 100.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 75.56%
  • First-Generation Students: 38.6%
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 17.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 123

Sarasota School of Massage Therapy: what the data shows

Common questions about Sarasota School of Massage Therapy, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Sarasota School of Massage Therapy?

Sarasota School of Massage Therapy is located in Sarasota, FL (ZIP 34243-6130).

NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.

Is Sarasota School of Massage Therapy public or private?

Sarasota School of Massage Therapy is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does Sarasota School of Massage Therapy cost?

Average net price after aid: $18,172.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$16,958
$30,001–$48,000$18,417
$48,001–$75,000$20,051
$75,001–$110,000$20,472
$110,001+$23,471

How big is Sarasota School of Massage Therapy?

Total enrollment: 82 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 123 students.

About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Sarasota School of Massage Therapy?

150%-time completion rate: 75.56%.

What do graduates of Sarasota School of Massage Therapy earn?

Median earnings: $25,360 six years after entry; $30,237 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $7,916.

54.24% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Sarasota School of Massage Therapy known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Sarasota School of Massage Therapy a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 75.56%; median earnings $30,237 at 10 years; net price $18,172. 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 Sarasota School of Massage Therapy was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$18,172
2024 Value

In 2024 Sarasota School of Massage Therapy had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,172.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$72,688 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$18,172 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 Sarasota School of Massage Therapy.

Financial Aid by Income Level

54.24% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

82.20% 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 Sarasota School 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 Sarasota School of Massage Therapy in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$20,743
2014$21,965
2015$24,822
2016$21,182
2017$22,111
2018$21,832
2019$22,559
2020$22,348
2021$22,239
2022$22,000
2023$18,119

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

Sarasota School of Massage Therapy reported total enrollment of about 82 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 27% male and 73% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (59.8%), Hispanic or Latino (18.3%), and Black or African American (14.6%). About 54.24% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 38.6% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Sarasota School of Massage Therapy in 2024 is 82 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 123 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 59.8%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

62.22% 100% Completion Time

75.56% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 62.22% of students graduating from Sarasota School 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: 22% male / 78% 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 Sarasota School of Massage Therapy.

Return on Investment

$7,916 Median Student Debt

$30,237 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

26.18% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

315.98% Return on Investment

2.6 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Sarasota School 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: 63 completions

Most popular programs at Sarasota School of Massage Therapy.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Sarasota School of Massage Therapy graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Sarasota School of Massage Therapy from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,907

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Sarasota School of Massage Therapy is a private for-profit institution located in Sarasota, FL. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage. Enrollment is approximately 82 students. Student body composition includes White (59.8%), Hispanic or Latino (18.3%), Black or African American (14.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 75.56%. Approximately 54.24% of students receive Pell Grants. About 38.6% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Sarasota, FL 34243-6130

Region: Southeast

Insights and Analysis

Sarasota School of Massage Therapy provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sarasota School of Massage Therapy located?

Sarasota School of Massage Therapy is located in Sarasota, FL.

How much does Sarasota School of Massage Therapy cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $18,172 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Sarasota School of Massage Therapy?

Sarasota School of Massage Therapy reports undergraduate enrollment of about 123 students, White (59.8%), Hispanic or Latino (18.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Sarasota School of Massage Therapy?

About 38.6% of students at Sarasota School of Massage Therapy are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Sarasota School of Massage Therapy earn?

Median earnings are $25,360 six years after entry and $30,237 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Sarasota School of Massage Therapy?

The 150%-time completion rate is 75.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Sarasota School of Massage Therapy students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,916.

Is Sarasota School of Massage Therapy public or private?

Sarasota School of Massage Therapy is a private for-profit institution located in Sarasota, FL.

Is Sarasota School of Massage Therapy an HBCU?

No. Sarasota School of Massage Therapy is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Sarasota School of Massage Therapy a tribal college?

No. Sarasota School of Massage Therapy is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Sarasota School of Massage Therapy a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Sarasota School of Massage Therapy does not meet that proxy (reported share 18.3%).

Is Sarasota School of Massage Therapy religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Sarasota School of Massage Therapy in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Florida trade schools profile
  • Sarasota, Florida city profile
  • Southeast regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Florida
  • 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.