Phoenix Therapeutic Massage College is in Scottsdale, Arizona. Scottsdale is a medium-sized city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Phoenix Therapeutic Massage College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Certificate.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include therapy and counseling and nutrition and exercise therapy.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
Approximately 230 students study at the school (in 2005).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of PTMC is to be an elite college for serious career-oriented massage therapists and personal fitness trainers, who have a balance between a clinical scientific understanding of the body and the art of intentional touch."
More complete details are provided below.
Phoenix Therapeutic Massage College
8010 East McDowell Road #214
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
General Phone: (480) 945-9461
Admissions Phone: (480) 945-9461
Financial Aid Phone: (480) 945-9461
http://ptmcaz.edu
Phoenix Therapeutic Massage College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy And Counseling | 189 | massage therapy |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 28 | health and fitness |
Number of programs and degrees for Phoenix Therapeutic Massage College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 217 | 2 |
In 2005, Phoenix Therapeutic Massage College had a total enrollment of 230 students (230 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 8% |
| 20-21 | 34% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 89% |
| California | 5% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 66% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Scottsdale, Arizona for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (480) 945-9461
Financial Aid:
Phoenix Therapeutic Massage College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2623800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (480) 945-9461
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Phoenix Therapeutic Massage College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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