Tuition

Massage Therapy Education:
Each Core is 8 weeks in length and consists of 200 hours of study. Students complete either an 800 or 1,000 hour program.

Tuition (Full Time Student):
MTE Advanced Tuition $13,500
MTE Tuition $10,800
(Part time students pay $15 per credit hour)

Fees:
Application Fee $50.00
Student License Fee (applies to MTE programs only)
(Payable to the Missouri Board of Therapeutic Massage) $25.00
Total Fees: $75.00

Textbooks:
Required Textbooks (cost is approximate, subject to change without notice):
Core 1 Textbook Estimate 320.00
Core 2 Textbook Estimate 60.00
Core 3 Textbook Estimate 35.00
Core 4 Textbook Estimate 25.00
Intensive Option Textbook Estimate 50.00
Textbook Estimate $500.00

Supplies and Other Required Costs:
Massage Lotion/Oil (average cost) 25.00
Receiving Professional Massage estimate: 4 @ $50= 200.00
Supplies and Other Costs Total (estimate): $225.00

(Fees, Textbooks, Supplies and Other Required Costs Total= $800)

Estimated Total Cost
(Tuition, Fees, Textbooks and Other Costs):
MTE Advanced $14,300.00
MTE $11,600.00

Other Recommmended Costs:
$450-700.00
It is highly recommended that students purchase a massage table and accessories during Core 2. Costs for this equipment ranges from $450-700. Information about various table types and accessories will be provided during Core 2.

Exam Costs:
Following completion of the program, MTE graduates should expect to pay costs for Provisional Licensure, and to sit for the National Certification Examination (NCE).

Learn more about the Core Program Components for the MTE program.