Somatic Bodywork at Augusta School of Massage

Augusta School of Massage graduates earn $16,776 in their first year—below both the national median ($20,079) and Georgia's median ($17,922) for bodywork programs. While this places the program in the 40th percentile statewide, it trails significantly behind top Georgia competitors like Atlanta School of Massage ($24,808) and several others earning $18,000+. The good news? Debt load is relatively modest at $9,542, actually lower than Georgia's typical $11,259 for similar programs.

That debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.57 means graduates owe about seven months of their first-year salary—manageable on paper, but challenging when that salary translates to roughly $1,400 monthly before taxes. With 47% of students receiving Pell grants, many families are already financially stretched. The combination of below-market earnings and entry-level income that hovers near poverty level makes loan repayment genuinely difficult, even with lower-than-average debt.

For families considering this program, understand that you're looking at the lower tier of Georgia bodywork schools. If massage therapy is the goal, other Georgia programs demonstrate graduates can earn 30-40% more in their first year. Unless location in Evans is non-negotiable or this school offers specific training advantages not reflected in the data, exploring higher-earning alternatives would be prudent financial planning.