Soma is in a large city, in Chicago, IL. The school is classified as a private, for-profit college. Students at Soma earn degrees up to the Certificate.
The most common major fields study at the school include therapy and counseling.
Soma does not admit all applicants. The school attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
Soma, in 2007, had 308 students (122 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"We are continually building on our mission to promote excellence and innovation in massage therapy education and clinical practice. Soma is dedicated to preparing clinical massage therapists who will be successful practitioners prviding exemplary health care, collaborating with medical teams and demonstrating commitment to lifelong learning and community service."
More complete details are provided below.
The Soma Institute
14 E. Jackson Boulevard - Ste 1300
Chicago, IL 60604-2232
General Phone: (312) 939-2723
http://www.soma.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy And Counseling | 226 | massage therapy |
Number of programs and degrees for Soma in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 226 | 1 |
In 2007, Soma had a total enrollment of 308 students (122 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 53% |
| Black | 20% |
| Hispanic | 15% |
| Asian | 6% |
| Unknown | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 7% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 24% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Chicago, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Soma participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3891300)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Soma Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
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