Health and Wellness Promotion - Massage Therapy Option
Associate in Applied Science
Career Degree
Cost
$12,670*
Promote relaxation and healing
Learn bodywork techniques based in the sciences
Promote relaxation and healing using science-based massage techniques. Apply the essentials of human anatomy, physiology, palpation, pathology and more. Develop your practice with key communication, business and clinical skills. Separate yourself from the rest. While massage therapy requires a certificate for licensure, very few take the next step and earn their degree in the field.
What can you do with an A.A.S. in Health and Wellness Promotion - Massage Therapy focus?
In addition to performing massage on clients, obtaining this degree may provide you with additional professional opportunities including supervision and management.
Earn an associate degree in 2 years and gain in-demand technical and job-ready skills.
Career Outlook
Instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports for the primary purpose of competition. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. May evaluate athletes' strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits or to improve the athletes' technique to prepare them for competition. Those required to hold teaching certifications should be reported in the appropriate teaching category.
Salary Levels
Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
Entry-Level
$32,213
Median
$49,343
Senior-Level
$121,781
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
Entry-Level
$15.48
Median
$23.72
Senior-Level
$58.54
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
Top entry-level education
Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
High school diploma or less
12.51%
Associate Degree
17.41%
Bachelor's Degree
48.89%
Master's Degree
19.37%
Doctorate
1.81%
Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities for the primary purpose of personal fitness. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. Develop and implement individualized approaches to exercise.
Salary Levels
Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
Entry-Level
$29,957
Median
$53,578
Senior-Level
$92,738
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
Entry-Level
$14.40
Median
$25.75
Senior-Level
$44.58
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
Top entry-level education
Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
High school diploma or less
14.29%
Certificate
57.14%
Some college
4.76%
Associate Degree
9.52%
Bachelor's Degree
9.52%
Master's Degree
4.76%
Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
Manage or coordinate fitness and wellness programs and services. Manage and train staff of wellness specialists, health educators, or fitness instructors.
Salary Levels
Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
Entry-Level
$15,883
Median
$33,302
Senior-Level
$91,328
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
Entry-Level
$7.63
Median
$16.00
Senior-Level
$43.90
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
Top entry-level education
Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
High school diploma or less
3.85%
Associate Degree
3.85%
Bachelor's Degree
42.31%
Master's Degree
50%
Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
This pathway serves as a guide for students to complete the degree or certificate assuming full-time enrollment (registered in 12 or more credit hours per semester) with Semester 1 typically representing a Fall term. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their College and Career Navigator (CCN) to identify coursework that will meet degree requirements based on individual academic goals. For a more inclusive list of course options, see the college catalog.
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*Cost is estimated based on recommended pathway credit hours. This includes in-district tuition and other
fees, such as books and materials before financial aid is applied,
as well as grants, loans or scholarships. There are many opportunities for financial assistance at CLC. Learn more about Cost of Attendance.
Health and Wellness Promotion at CLC
Get the bigger picture
This degree is just one possible way to study health and wellness promotion. Get the bigger picture—degrees, credentials and extra options.
Complete the Certificate in Massage Therapy and apply the majority of those credits towards the A.A.S. in Health and Wellness Promotion – Massage Therapy focus.
All Massage Therapy courses (MAS) must be completed in-person. The other courses that make up the A.A.S. in Health and Wellness Promotion are offered in a variety of formats.
Attend class in the way that works best for your goals:
Virtual Live: Learn remotely in real-time. Take classes taught live via Zoom
Online: Have the flexibility to complete coursework without scheduled meetings while staying actively engaged in a fully online environment
In-person: Keep your degree on track with classes that meet face-to-face, providing you with opportunities to interact in person with faculty and peers
When you graduate from one of our HWP programs and earn your industry credential (certificate or licensure), you can apply for a residency through our Center for Health and Wellness Promotion. If selected, you will have a full year with the college’s support to build your professional practice.
The estimated cost of this program appears at the top of this web page, under the program title.
The cost is based on recommended pathway credit hours. It includes in-district tuition and fees, such as for books and materials. It does not factor in financial aid (grants, loans, scholarships) that you may receive.
Some courses in this program are subject to variable tuition and course fees because they provide specialized experiences, instruction or technology/equipment.
