Somatic Bodywork at Carrington College-Spokane

Carrington College-Spokane's graduates earn about $6,700 more than the typical somatic bodywork certificate holder nationally—enough to place this program in the 95th percentile. That's a meaningful advantage in a field where the national median hovers around $20,000. The debt load of $9,500 is reasonable, creating a manageable 0.36 debt-to-earnings ratio that graduates can realistically handle in their first year of work.

The catch: this program sits right at the Washington state median, meaning it's good compared to bodywork programs nationwide but simply average within the state. More concerning is the earnings decline—graduates earn less four years out than they do fresh after graduation. This backward trajectory is unusual and suggests the field may have challenges with career advancement or consistent work. For a certificate program where graduates need to start earning quickly, the declining income pattern deserves serious consideration.

For families weighing this option, the math works if your child plans to practice right away and can sustain that initial $26,740 income level. The debt won't be crushing, and the program performs well nationally. But if the goal is building toward higher earnings over time, the data suggests this field doesn't reward experience the way many careers do—at least not in the first several years.