Program Costs
In addition to tuition and regular fees, the massage therapy student has the following minimum fees and expenses.
Textbooks for TMS classes (does NOT include general ed courses) |
$550 |
Uniform/shoes | $80 |
Massage table | $450 |
Massage supplies | $100 |
Three professional massages | $240 |
Physical exam, immunizations, TB testing |
Per health care provider |
Total Estimated Costs (excluding medical requirements) |
$1314-$1474 |
Note: These fees and expenses are approximate costs and are subject to change without prior notice to the student.
Becoming Licensed
After successful completion of the Massage Therapy Certificate of Achievement Program, students are eligible to proceed with the following steps for state examination and licensing:
- Sit for the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) for the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards. Application and exam expenses are included in program course fees.
- Upon receipt of successful MBLEx scores, apply for an Illinois State License of Massage Therapy through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
See State of Illinois Massage Licensing Act, 225 ILCS 57, particularly Section 15, which describes licensure requirements, for more information.