Somatic Bodywork at WellSpring School of Allied Health-Lawrence

WellSpring-Lawrence's somatic bodywork program costs students about $1,100 more in debt than the national median while producing earnings that significantly beat national averages but land squarely at the state median. That 86th percentile national ranking sounds impressive until you realize Kansas bodywork programs generally outperform most of the country—this program sits right in the middle of the pack locally at the 60th percentile, matching the exact same outcomes as WellSpring's Wichita campus.

The real concern here is the complete lack of earnings growth. Graduates earn essentially the same amount four years out as they do in their first year, suggesting this field has limited advancement opportunities or that practitioners hit a ceiling quickly. At roughly $25,000 annually, even the modest $9,910 debt load represents about five months of gross income—manageable, but there's no earnings trajectory that improves that ratio over time.

For parents, this comes down to whether their child is genuinely committed to bodywork as a calling rather than a career with financial upside. The debt is reasonable and the program delivers solid training relative to national standards, but the static earnings and middle-of-the-road performance within Kansas means this is a lifestyle choice more than an investment strategy. If your child is certain about this path, the numbers work—just don't expect financial growth beyond that initial $25,000 plateau.