Massage Therapy
About
As a massage therapist, you can find careers in health care, sports medicine or fitness and stress management. It is incredibly rewarding to offer patients immediate relief from pain associated with stress, injury and illness, as well as promote general wellness.
Massage Therapists enjoy flexible work schedules in a client-focused practice that promotes good health and well-being.
At Amarillo College, the convenience of evening-only classes provides students with an opportunity to complete the 2-semester program while continuing to work or take care of a family.
Fall 2026 Registration Opens in July
In-Person Registration Only
Prerequisites
Steps
- Meet with Student Coordinator
- Complio - Background Check and Drug Screens
The Complio website provides an all-in-one compliance tracking program on one platform. Complio is compatible with Chrome and Firefox browsers only. The average time to process is 5–10 days, but can take longer depending on demand.
- Criminal Background Check = $48
- Drug Screen = $32
- High School Diploma or GED certificate is required.
- Meningitis shot required. Read the Meningitis Vaccine Information Required by the Texas Legislature.
- Register – Pay
Program Details
Student Coordinator
Meet with Janice Ramos – Student Coordinator
AC West Campus, Building A, Room 104
- Email: jrramos23@actx.edu
- Phone: (806) 354-6088
Program Length
2 Semesters
Days/Times
Classes are held Monday – Thursday from 5:00–10:00 PM.
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for financial aid. (TPEG Funding)
Applications are available at AC's West Campus, Building A, Room 104
Estimated Costs
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees - Fall (1st Semester) | $2,155 |
| Tuition and Fees - Spring (2nd Semester) | $2,590 |
| Books | $300 |
| Class Supplies (Oils, Lotions) | $100 |
| Internship Supplies (Towels, Sheets, Oils) | $100 |
| Scrubs | $30 |
| Massage Table | $300 |
| Total Program Cost | $5,575 |
| State Testing Fees ** | $230 |
| State Licensing Application Fee ** | $117 |
| Total Cost | $5,922 |
*Note: The costs for state testing and state licensing application fees occur after successful completion of the program.
Curriculum
Fall - 1st Semester
| Course | Course Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Massage Anatomy and Physiology | MSSG-1013 | 75 |
| Massage Kinesiology | MSSG-2013 | 50 |
| Massage Pathology | MSSG-2014 | 40 |
| Massage Business & Ethics | MSSG-1007 | 45 |
| Massage Health and Hygiene | MSSG-1009 | 20 |
| Total Semester Hours | 230 |
Spring - 2nd Semester
| Course | Course Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Massage 1 | MSSG-1011 | 125 |
| Fundamentals of Massage 2 | MSSG-2011 | 75 |
| Massage Hydrotherapy/Therapeutic Modalities | MSSG-1005 | 20 |
| Massage Internship | MSSG-2086 | 50 |
| Total Semester Hours | 270 | |
| Total Program Hours | 500 |
Job Outlook
Job outlook is good for Massage Therapists.
Success Is... Continuing Your Education with Amarillo College
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