Somatic Bodywork at Colorado School of Healing Arts

Colorado School of Healing Arts graduates earn significantly more than their peers—ranking in the 95th percentile both nationally and among Colorado's somatic bodywork programs. First-year earnings of $27,724 far exceed Colorado's median of $18,343 and even surpass the top-ranked Intellitec College by nearly $4,000. With debt held to just $7,600, graduates start with minimal burden and can begin repaying loans quickly.

The concerning pattern emerges in years two through four, when median earnings drop 29% to $19,710. This decline could reflect graduates transitioning from employee roles to building independent practices, a common trajectory in bodywork fields where establishing a client base takes time. However, even at the four-year mark, earnings remain competitive with state averages. The moderate sample size (30-100 graduates) suggests these patterns are reasonably reliable, though individual outcomes will vary considerably in a field heavily dependent on location, specialization, and entrepreneurial skill.

For students committed to somatic bodywork, this program offers strong early earning potential with manageable debt. The key question is whether your child has the business acumen and patience to weather the income dip that typically follows graduation. If they're entering this field with realistic expectations about building a practice—and perhaps a financial cushion for the transition years—this represents one of the better training options available in Colorado.