Health Sciences Foundation
Anatomy and physiology, myology, neurology, kinesiology, pathology, and professional health-science foundations.

New York College Of Health Professions
Prepare for the independent path toward massage therapy licensure through health-sciences coursework, Eastern and Western massage modalities, and supervised clinical education.
Financial aid and payment optionsProgram completion does not itself confer licensure. Independent New York State education, examination, application, and fee requirements apply. Requirements outside New York vary by jurisdiction.
A Clear Academic Path
The AOS curriculum connects health sciences, Eastern and Western approaches, and supervised clinical learning.
Anatomy and physiology, myology, neurology, kinesiology, pathology, and professional health-science foundations.
Western massage techniques, Asian bodywork, clinical reasoning, ethics, and professional practice development.
Progressive patient-care experience in the College’s teaching clinic under licensed faculty supervision.
NYC Metro Earning Potential
Independent public and employment-market sources report different compensation benchmarks because their geographies, samples, pay definitions, and methods differ.
May 2025 employer-survey estimate for the 90th-percentile annual wage for massage therapists in the New York–Newark–Jersey City metropolitan area.
View BLS Source ↗ ZipRecruiter$135,660Highest annual salary observed by ZipRecruiter in New York as of July 19, 2026; its 90th-percentile top-earner figure is $121,437.
View ZipRecruiter Source ↗ Indeed$102/HrPublished high updated July 8, 2026, based on 400 salary observations from job postings over the preceding 36 months.
View Indeed Source ↗Important: These independent upper-end occupational-market estimates are not NYCHP graduate outcomes and do not represent a promise of employment or earnings. Hourly and annual figures are not directly comparable. Actual compensation varies by employer, role, hours, experience, location, tips, commissions, and self-employment. BLS estimates exclude self-employed workers.
Financial aid and payment options
Federal student aid (FAFSA) and New York State TAP are available for eligible programs, for those who qualify. Contact Student Financial Services for details.
Eligible veterans and their dependents may be able to use VA education benefits, including the Post-9/11 GI Bill®. Contact the College's School Certifying Official before you enroll.
Contact the School Certifying OfficialPaying out of pocket? Payment plans may be available. Plan terms, including any installment fee and schedule, are set by the Bursar's Office after an individual review. Contact the Bursar's Office to request an assessment.
Contact the Bursar’s Office*Eligibility for financial aid, VA education benefits and payment plans is determined individually under federal, state, VA and College requirements. Aid and plan approval are not guaranteed, and amounts vary. Students in F-1 status are not eligible for federal student aid. Eligibility for other immigration categories and for New York State aid is determined individually under applicable rules. F-1 students should contact the Office of International Students about payment requirements. Details are provided by Student Financial Services and the Bursar's Office.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
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