Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Virginia

Somatic Bodywork certificate's programs at peer institutions in Virginia (21 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Eastern Virginia Career College$16,930
ECPI University$27,930$7,9160.28
Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage$27,082$26,823$6,3330.23
American Massage & Bodywork Institute$26,360$7,3890.28
Fortis College-Norfolk$24,718$22,877$9,5560.39
Fortis College-Richmond$24,718$22,877$9,5560.39
National Median$20,079$8,7920.44

Other Somatic Bodywork Programs in Virginia

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Virginia schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
ECPI University
Virginia Beach
$18,484$27,930$7,916
Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage
Falls Church
$27,082$6,333
American Massage & Bodywork Institute
Vienna
$26,360$7,389
Fortis College-Norfolk
Norfolk
$14,083$24,718$9,556
Fortis College-Richmond
Richmond
$14,986$24,718$9,556

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Eastern Virginia Career College, approximately 58% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.