Somatic Bodywork at Holistic Massage Training Institute

Holistic Massage Training Institute's earnings fall notably short of what bodywork graduates typically see in Maryland—$20,071 versus a state median of $23,356, placing this program in the 40th percentile statewide. That $3,000 gap matters when you're starting at barely above minimum wage levels. Graduates at nearby Fortis Institute-Towson earn nearly 50% more their first year, suggesting location alone doesn't explain these numbers.

The positive news is manageable debt: at $8,550, students here borrow slightly less than the state average and face a debt load of just five months' earnings. For a certificate program serving a population where 40% qualify for Pell grants, that's reasonable financing for career entry. The national ranking at the 50th percentile confirms this is a middle-of-the-road program—neither standout nor problematic.

The real concern is the small sample size—fewer than 30 graduates in the data. These numbers could easily swing with just a few high or low earners, making them less reliable than programs with hundreds of graduates. If your child is set on bodywork training in Baltimore, understand they'll likely start around $20,000 annually, and other Maryland programs have demonstrably stronger earnings outcomes. The debt won't crush them, but the income certainly won't provide much cushion either.