The Arizona School of Massage Therapy offers programs that allow individuals to obtain their licenses in as little as seven months. The school has a job placement rate of more than 90 percent and seven locations for attending classes. Tuition cost $6,780 as of February 2011. Individuals who attend the school are eligible to pursue federal work study programs, student loans and need-based grants. The school also has a various payment options to cover tuition.
The Sedona School of Massage, located in Sedona, is an "awareness-based program" that explores kinesiology, anatomy and physiology. Students can complete the program to obtain licenses in as little as five months. Tuition for the 700-hour program is $5,000 as of February 2011. The school does not offer any federal financial aid but does offer payment plans to qualifying students.
Phoenix College is a state-funded two-year institution that offers students their choice of an associate degree in therapeutic massage or training through a certificate program. The costs for the programs vary, but students who qualify for in-state tuition can expect to pay about $4,600 for the 2011-2012 school year. Students can attempt to qualify for federal loans and grants to offset the cost of tuition.
The Cortiva Institute in Scottsdale has been preparing students to enter the work force as massage therapists for more than 10 years. Its massage therapist diploma program can be completed in as little as a year. Tuition cost $6,300 as of February 2011. Students who qualify may be able to receive federal loans or grants and also qualify for a school-funded grant of up to $1,000.