Somatic Bodywork at Capri College-Davenport

Capri College-Davenport's somatic bodywork certificate produces starting salaries that beat 77% of similar programs nationally, but there's an important caveat: the small graduating class (under 30 students) means these numbers could shift significantly year to year. Even with that limitation, the $23,285 first-year earnings outpace the national median by about 16%, while the $7,150 in typical debt sits well below what most programs require. The 0.31 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates owe roughly four months of income—manageable by any standard.

The concerning trend is where earnings go from there. By year four, median income drops to $20,745, an 11% decline that's unusual for any credential. This could reflect the realities of physical bodywork—practitioners may reduce hours as the work takes its toll, or some may leave the field entirely. Within Iowa, this program sits exactly at the state median for starting earnings, trailing competitors like PCI Academy's campuses by about $3,600 annually.

For families considering this path, the low debt burden makes it a relatively safe bet if your child is certain about bodywork as a career. Just understand that this appears to be a field where income peaks immediately rather than building over time. The math works if they're committed, but there's little room for second-guessing after graduation.