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December 8, 2010
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MASSAGE THERAPY RANKS IN 50 BEST CAREERS OF 2011
San Diego, CA 鈥� Massage Therapy has made the cut for 鈥淭he 50 Best Careers of 2011鈥� according to U.S. News & World Report. The 50 professions made the list based on job-growth projections, salary data, and other factors like job satisfaction and quality of life. 鈥淢assage Therapist鈥� is a new addition to the rankings, categorized under healthcare. Other chosen professions listed under the healthcare umbrella included: athletic trainer, dental hygienist, lab technician, occupational therapist, optometrist, physician assistant, physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, radiologic technologist and registered nurse.
鈥淎s massage therapy becomes more popular, employment is expected to grow faster than average鈥�19 percent between 2008 and 2018, according to the Labor Department. Although this industry certainly hasn’t been spared the wrath of the recession, more spas and massage clinic franchises are popping up to meet increased demand for massage services, creating new openings for therapists. Massage therapists held about 122,400 jobs in 2008, and more than half were self-employed.鈥� 鈥揢S News & World Report
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Education and Career Prospects in Massage Therapy
Each ranking provides a breakdown of the profession, including outlook, average earnings, activity/stress level, and education standards. An ending quote from a licensed massage therapist emphasized the importance of a strong education in order to build a successful practice.
海角吃瓜网 of Oriental Medicine offers programs in Massage Therapy & Asian Bodywork, where students can earn a certificate, Associate鈥檚, or Bachelor鈥檚 degree. With three campuses across the U.S. in San Diego, New York, and Chicago, they are dedicated to providing the highest quality education for acupuncture, Chinese medicine, and massage.
For more information about the U.S. News rankings or 海角吃瓜网鈥檚 programs please call (619) 574-6909.
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