Ohio College Of Massotherapy
Location and Contact Information
225 Heritage Woods DrAkron, OH 44321
USA
Main Tel: (330) 665-1084
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
The Ohio College of Massotherapy, OCM, is a co-educational, adult, vocational institution in Akron, Ohio. Established in 1973 as the Buckeye College of Massotherapy, the name was officially changed to The Ohio College of Massotherapy, Inc in April of 1984. In addition to its physical campus, OCM has a strong online presence, permitting it to extend itself to students through courses offered on the online campus.
The Ohio College of Massotherapy offers associate degrees and level one diploma certificates in Massage Therapy. To supplement the theoretical education offered, the college has a massage clinic, where students receive hands on training of the procedures learned in the classrooms.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in therapy and counseling.
- High female/male ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Ohio College Of Massotherapy:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado School of Healing Arts | Lakewood, CO | 197 |
| 2 | Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology | Boston, MA | 364 |
| 3 | Boulder College of Massage Therapy | Boulder, CO | 165 |
| 4 | Michigan School of Professional Psychology | Farmington Hills, MI | 127 |
| 5 | Heritage Institute | Manassas, VA | 369 |
| 6 | Institute of Transpersonal Psychology | Palo Alto, CA | 461 |
| 7 | Phillips Graduate Institute | Encino, CA | 309 |
| 8 | Palo Alto University | Palo Alto, CA | 491 |
| 9 | Adler Graduate School | Richfield, MN | 274 |
| 10 | National Institute of Massotherapy | Akron, OH | 78 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 53 | 1 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 9 | 1 |
Students
Student enrollment was 299 in 2009-2010 (177 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 44% of the student body. About 17% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
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