Massage Therapy
Student Consumer Information
INSTITUTIONAL OPEID NUMBER: 022195
NEW YORK STATE PROGRAM HEGIS NUMBER:
A.O.S. in Massage Therapy 5299.00
Certificate in Message Therapy 5299.00
CIP NUMBER:
51.3501 Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
PROGRAM NAME:
A.O.S. in Massage Therapy
Certificate in Message Therapy
DEGREE LEVEL(S): A.O.S.; Certificate
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The Massage Therapy Associate’s degree program offer students the education, practice, and skills necessary to satisfy the academic requirements to qualify for the New York State Massage Therapy Examination. After licensure by New York State, graduates will possess the depth of knowledge and practical experience from their studies to successfully practice massage therapy.
Students who successfully complete the Massage Therapy certificate program will possess the education, practice and skills necessary to satisfy the academic requirements to qualify for the New York State Massage Therapy Examination.
SOC CODE(S) AND LINKS TO OCCUPATIONAL INFORMATION:
31-9011 ftp://ftp.bls.gov/pub/special.requests/ep/ind-occ.matrix/occ_pdf/occ_31-9011.pdf
2010-2011 OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK HANDBOOK LINKS:
http://www.bls.gov/oco/pdf/ocos295.pdf
TOTAL PROGRAM TUITION AND FEES:
A.O.S. in Massage Therapy- $29,086
Certificate in Message Therapy- $24,778
ESTIMATED PROGRAM COSTS FOR BOOKS AND SUPPLIES:
A.O.S. in Massage Therapy- $3,325
Certificate in Message Therapy- $2,875
TOTAL CAMPUS LIVING ANNUAL ROOM AND BOARD CHARGES: None
URL LINK TO COLLEGE WEB SITE PROGRAM COSTS: Available in Catalog, only.
2010-2011 PROGRAM COMPLETION INFORMATION
NORMAL PROGRAM COMPLETION LENGTH IN MONTHS: 24 (A.O.S.); 20 (Certificate)
% STUDENTS WHO COMPLETED THE PROGRAM WITHIN NORMAL LENGTH DURING 2010-2011: 66.67%
DEBT AT PROGRAM COMPLETION
MEDIAN CUMULATIVE FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN DEBT:
A.O.S. in Massage Therapy: $17,412
Certificate in Massage Therapy: $23,885
JOB PLACEMENT INFORMATION
PROGRAM 2010-2011 JOB PLACEMENT RATE: 83.33%
JOB PLACEMENT COHORT DESCRIPTION:
Who is included in this sample?
This information provided includes all students who completed the program(s) between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011.
What kinds of jobs did they get?
All students considered placed were working in positions that required skills directly related to the credential earned and titles that are consistent with industry standards.
Who were their employers?
Students generally obtain positions within the local communities and surrounding areas of the Capital Region. Many students obtain employment concluding internships and clinical rotations required during their time of study.
How do we survey our graduates?
Graduate surveys are conducted for each cohort of graduates approximately ninety days upon graduation.
To whom do we report this information?
Mildred Elley periodically submits job placement information both to the New York State Education Department and to the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).
Mildred Elley is approved by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York to offer the Associate in Occupational Studies (A.O.S.) degree and undergraduate Certificate programs, and its programs are registered by the New York State Education Department (NYSED). As a degree-granting institution, Mildred Elley is a member of the University of the State of New York (USNY).
Inquiries to the New York State Education Department should be directed to:
New York State Education Department
Office of College & University Evaluation
5 North Mezzanine—Education Building
Albany, New York 12234
(518) 474-2593
www.nysed.gov
Mildred Elley is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award certificates and the Associate in Occupational Studies (A.O.S.) degree. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Inquiries should be directed to:
Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools
750 First Street, N.E., Suite 980
Washington, D.C. 20002-4241
(202) 336-6780
www.acics.org