Massage School Accreditation

Determining which massage school to attend can be a very exciting endeavor. One of the most important factors to take into consideration when deciding which school to attend is whether or not the school is accredited by a national or regional accrediting body. The Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA) is the largest accrediting body for massage schools in the United States and is also recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

In addition to COMTA, there are numerous regional accrediting bodies in existence in the United States. There are currently 37 states, including the District of Columbia in which the practice of massage therapy is regulated. To find out if your state is regulated by either COMTA or any other accrediting body, you may contact your state's licensing board. Additionally, the most convenient way to find if a school you are interested in is accredited is in our Featured Massage Schools section.

The benefits of attending an accredited school are many, but perhaps the largest benefit is the confidence in the educational experience you will have when attending an accredited school. On the other hand, there are still very many high quality schools that choose not to be accredited. Whichever school you choose to attend, you can rest assured that you will receive the highest quality education available in the massage therapy industry today.