American Institute of Massage Therapy campus
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American Institute of Massage Therapy

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Students retention rate 97%
On-time graduation rate 95%

Located in Santa Ana, California, American Institute of Massage Therapy is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of American Institute of Massage Therapy is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

American Institute of Massage Therapy is accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, American Institute of Massage Therapy emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

American Institute of Massage Therapy boasts an impressive student retention rate of 97% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at American Institute of Massage Therapy are Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at American Institute of Massage Therapy was $16,973. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

American Institute of Massage Therapy net price calculator

$16,973

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in California and nationwide.

California's average $10,382
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of American Institute of Massage Therapy for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $16,973 $2,106 (14%) $15,548 $17,828
2021 $14,867 $150 $14,788 $15,766
2020 $15,017 $1,629 (10%) $15,119 $15,924
2019 $16,646 $1,605 (11%) $16,686 $18,649
2018 $15,041 $2,871 (24%) $15,213 $15,604
2017 $12,170 $168 (1%) $9,810 $11,573
2016 $12,338 $2,123 (21%) $10,089 $10,380
2015 $10,215 $649 (7%) $10,754 $11,661
2014 $9,566 -- $8,897 $9,884

How does American Institute of Massage Therapy's $16,973 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for California colleges, that number is $10,382. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Atlanta School of Massage logo Atlanta School of Massage
Atlanta GA
Private $26,521 56% Expensive

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by American Institute of Massage Therapy during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 18 of freshman students at American Institute of Massage Therapy received on average $3,217 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,217
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 16 18% $3,217 $51,473
Other Federal Grant 16 18% $3,217 $51,473
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 16 18% $3,217 $51,473

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$6,923
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at American Institute of Massage Therapy sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 48

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Undergraduate Certificate 48 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 79 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 75 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 77 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

97.5%

Dropout Rate

Out of 79 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 2 students dropped out of the school.

2.5%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at American Institute of Massage Therapy is greatly skewed towards women students, with 81.0% of undergraduate students being women and 19.0% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 42, with 34 women and 8 men.

  • men 19.0% 8 students
  • women 81.0% 34 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 30-34 45% 19 students
  • 25-29 38% 16 students
  • 22-24 12% 5 students
  • 35-39 5% 2 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

American Institute of Massage Therapy provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

American Institute of Massage Therapy offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)