In Rhode Island, you can enjoy some of the best of what New England has to offer, while taking advantage of an environment that supports your career as a new massage therapist. Although it is small, Rhode Island has over 1 million residents, plus many tourists that will ensure that you’ll always have a steady stream of clients.

With Rhode Island’s busy tourist industry, the state has an abundance of positions available to massage therapists. That means you should almost always be able to find a job in Rhode Island. However, these jobs are not always the kind that you want to build your future upon. If you’d like to find a job that has a good salary and a promising career path, it would be wise to obtain higher education in massage therapy. You can earn a certificate or degree by completing a program with one of Rhode Island’s career colleges, massage therapy schools, four year universities, and other educational institutions. You’ll learn all about massage therapy, including its history, theories, principles of practice, business management, patient assessment, techniques, and so much more.

Quite obviously, education makes a wonderful investment for a new massage therapist. In the long run, you’ll get a great value out of what you put in to your education, in the form of a better job as well as a higher salary. Right now, however, massage therapy school can seem expensive. If you find that you cannot afford to go to massage therapy school by paying for it yourself, find help from the Rhode Island Higher Education Assistance Authority. You can use this resource to locate the financial aid you need in order to finish school, as they offer information about obtaining loans, scholarships, grants, work study programs, and more.

Rhode Island’s best jobs for massage therapists are often found in the state’s tourism industry, as many professionals can find good jobs working in resorts and other tourist hotspots. Of course, local clients can make you successful as well, so you can always choose to work in one of Rhode Island’s hospitals, spas, nursing homes, fitness centers, occupational clinics, and salons.

Rhode Island comes in a bit high when you compare its cost of living to other states in the nation. However, this is not a cause for concern among massage therapists. Massage therapists will earn a salary that makes up for the higher cost of living. Providence massage therapists will generally earn salaries between $29,000 and $67,000 per year.

Top Massage Therapy Programs

	U.S. Career Institute - At the U.S. Career Institute, students will be taught alternative health treatments to assist people in feeling better. With a number of organizations hiring in various positions, don't pass up this opportunity to go back to school and start a great career.
	Boca Beauty Academy of Massage - If you're interested in becoming a massage therapist, Boca Beauty Academy of Massage offers a fantastic program for students interested in this growing industry.
Cincinnati Cleveland	Center for Massage & Natural Health - The Center for Massage & Natural Health assists students in reaching their goal of becoming a massage therapist affordably and conveniently.
Boston Tampa Scottsdale	Cortiva Institute for Massage - Cortiva Institute for Massage prepares aspiring massage therapists with a rigorous program in the field of massage therapy. With locations available across the country, students can get prepared quickly.