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Schools Concentrating On Massage Therapists
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Ivy Tech Northeast and Ivy Tech Northwest.
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- Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.
Student Body
- Female: For schools particularly welcoming to female students, consider Alexandria School.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Vincennes University and Ivy Tech Northwest.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Ivy Tech Northwest, Ivy Tech Columbus, and Ivy Tech Northeast.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Vincennes University and Alexandria School.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Vincennes University and Alexandria School.
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Spotlight Indiana Schools Related to This Career
- Locations: Hammond
- Programs: 3 relevant programs; click the school name for details.
- Degrees: Associate, Diploma
- Locations: Indianapolis
- Programs: 2 relevant programs; click the school name for details.
- Degrees: Certificate
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Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
Sawyer College • Merrillville, IN
Studying Clinical Massage Therapy (completion in 2004)
• 11/15/2011
"I learned many things, and I would do it again, but I wish I had known that the field is as competitive as it is."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I would suggest this to friends as a place to obtain massage training, but I would make sure to tell them that the field is competitive and not to count on a job. |
| Program Reputation | 7 | It seems like most people I know who want to study this in this area are going to Kaplan. I have thought about going back for the associate's program. |
| Program Quality | 9 | I learned everything I needed to about technique at Sawyer. It has since been purchased by Kaplan College, but I have heard good things about their program as well. |
| Instruction | 10 | The instructors were knowledgeable and encouraging. I especially enjoyed Dr. Jeff Demko's class. |
| How Difficult | 8 | I felt challenged all throughout the course, but everyone graduated from the program. I would think that if it was difficult, at least a couple of people wouldn't have. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | This program had excellent academic resources, great books, and great instructors. We also had clinicals where we worked hands on from day 7. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 2 | It was either days or nights. I attend Purdue now and the schedule is a thousand times more flexible. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | Sawyer had all the equipment you could ever want and it was in good condition. I thought the facilities were also clean and pleasant. |
| Social Life | 8 | I had great times laughing with classmates. I haven't kept in touch though. |
| Placement Services | 7 | They offer extensive resume help. I can't fault them too much that it is hard to find work in this economy. |
| Alumni Network | 2 | I remember Susan, Stephanie, and Ahmad from class. I have not spoken to one of them since. |
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