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Sarasota School of Massage Therapy

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 9 to 1
On-time graduation rate 65%

Located in Sarasota, Florida, Sarasota School of Massage Therapy is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Sarasota School 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.

Sarasota School of Massage Therapy is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, 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 9-to-1, Sarasota School of Massage Therapy emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education

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

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 Sarasota School of Massage Therapy was $20,838. 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

Sarasota School of Massage Therapy net price calculator

$20,838

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

Florida's average $7,941
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Sarasota School 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 $20,838 $985 (5%) $20,899 $22,832 $24,369 $25,867
2021 $21,823 $712 (3%) $21,559 $24,140 $23,180 $27,021 $27,021
2020 $22,535 $763 (4%) $21,560 $22,247 $22,945 $25,760 $26,801
2019 $21,772 $185 $21,061 $22,465 $23,451 $26,066 $26,066
2018 $21,587 $1,360 (7%) $21,392 $21,299 $23,453 $26,509 $26,509
2017 $20,227 $4,175 (17%) $20,050 $20,368 $22,757 $24,513 $24,793
2016 $24,402 $2,269 (10%) $24,441 $24,719 $24,547 $28,855 $28,855
2015 $22,133 $369 (2%) $22,640 $22,018 $26,359 $26,359
2014 $21,764 -- $21,802 $22,247 $22,103 $25,089

How does Sarasota School of Massage Therapy's $20,838 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for Florida colleges, that number is $7,941. 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 27% Expensive

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Sarasota School 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, 78 of freshman students at Sarasota School of Massage Therapy received on average $5,135 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.

$5,135
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 33 66% $4,903 $161,809
Other Federal Grant 33 66% $5,128 $169,229
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 14 28% $2,216 $31,030
Total Grant & Scholarships 39 78% $5,135 $200,259

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 90% of freshman students at Sarasota School of Massage Therapy received $6,993 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,993
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 45 90% $6,993 $314,686
Private Loans 8 16% $5,655 $45,236
Total Loans 45 90% $7,998 $359,922

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.

NO DATA

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.

$10,945
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Sarasota School of Massage Therapy sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 58

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Undergraduate Certificate 58 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 65 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 42 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 47 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

72.3%

Dropout Rate

Out of 65 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 16 students dropped out of the school.

24.6%

Still Enrolled

From the cohort of 2018, as of August 31, 2021, 2 students are still enrolled in the school.

3.1%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Moderate

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Sarasota School of Massage Therapy is greatly skewed towards women students, with 73.1% of undergraduate students being women and 26.9% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 93, with 68 women and 25 men.

  • men 26.9% 25 students
  • women 73.1% 68 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 31% 29 students
  • 30-34 20% 19 students
  • 20-21 12% 11 students
  • 22-24 12% 11 students
  • 35-39 10% 9 students
  • 40-49 8% 7 students
  • 50-64 6% 6 students
  • 18-19 1% 1 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Sarasota School of Massage Therapy provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Sarasota School 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)