The Community College of Baltimore County
Massage Therapy Program Costs
School of Health Professions
Massage Therapy
PROGRAM EXPENSES
Below is a list of approximate costs to complete the 2 year Massage Therapy Program.  Estimated
expenses are based on current costs for the academic year 2010-2011 and are subject to change.

Associates Degree - Massage Therapy Program Fees
School of Health Professions Admission Application Fee (non-refundable)               $20

Tuition (Baltimore County Residents $100/credit x 69 credits)                                   $5,850*
* Cost is less for transfer students who have taken previous college level work for
which they can receive transfer credit.
Tuition (Maryland Resident Outside of Baltimore County $183/credit x 65 credits)   $11,895
Tuition (
Out-of-State Residents and International Students $274/credit x 65 credits $17,810

Uniform (Required for Student Clinic)                                                                                     $25
Linens: sheet set for massage table                                                                                      $
Massage Crèmes/lotions                                                                                                          $20
CPR/First Aid Certification Class  $130 value                                                                        Free
Required Books  (Approximately)                                                                                             $240
Recommended/Optional Books  (Approximately)                                                                $82
PPD Testing                                                                                                                                   Free **
**Currently free to those students doing clinicals at Franklin Square Hospital,
   for those students who use their own physicians costs vary.
Criminal Background Check/Drug Screening                                                                      $50.00
(Drug Screening may be required at an additional cost).                                                                            

General College Fees
Registration Fee, non-refundable, new students)                                                               $55
Registration fee, returning credit students                                                                            $25
Technology, if applicable (8.25 x billable hours)                                                                  $9
Capital Fee                                                                                                                                  $5
Lab Fee (see class schedule for applicable lab fees)
Graduation Fee                                                                                                                           $50

Complete College Fee schedule


PROFESSIONAL FEES after Graduations
The following is a list of professional fees for certification and
licensure associated with this profession.

National Certification Examination                                                                                           
$225.00***
*** In 2009 the exam fee was paid for by CCBC Massage Therapy Foundation ***
Maryland State Application                                                                                                         $150.00
Maryland State Jurisprudence Examination Fee                                                                   $100.00
Maryland State Licensure Fee (due when Application Approved)                                      $200.00

Maryland  Biennial Renewal Fee                                                                                              $285.00
                             
Professional Association Membership and Liability Insurance (Annual)                        $265.00