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Tri-City School of Massage (external link)


School Name and Address

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Tri-City School of Massage
26 East Third Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336
Main telephone 509.586.6434
Website http://tricityschoolofmassage.com/ (external link)

General Information (external link)

General information

Public or private Private
Type of school Vocational institution that prepares the student for a career in massage therapy.
Date founded 1968
Degrees offered Certificate, Pre-licensing Training
School accreditation Licensed by the State of Washington and Washington State Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board; registered with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation; and approved by the Washington State Board of Massage.
Specialized licensure Department of Health WA, Massage License
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider Yes

School setting

Setting Urban (in a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area Kennewick
Population of city the school is in 65,860
County Benton

School visits

Visitor information website http://www.tricityschoolofmassage.com/faq.htm (external link)
School visit availability Call to set up an appointment.
Contact to set up school visit pjkruschke@aol.com

Additional information

The school offers one, seven-and-a-half-month program per year, with classes beginning in September. Upon successful completion of the program, the student receives a diploma and is prepared to take the MBLEX Massage Exam for licensure in Washington or Oregon.

Student Body

Enrollment

Number of full time, male students 1
Number of full time, female students 11
Total number of full time students 12
Total number of students 12
Class size is limited to 18 students.

Costs

Program costs

Tuition is $7,500 for 572 in-class hours including books and registration ($100). Required supplies including a massage table are estimated at $675 or more. There are optional costs depending on student needs. A $600 down payment is required of which $100 is non-refundable if the student withdraws five days after application.

Tuition rates vary by

Degree level (e.g., certificate, associate, bachelor's)

Tuition refund policy

Follows Washington State requirements as detailed in https://apps.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=490-105-130 (external link)
Contact the school for more information.

Tuition payment plans available

Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term)
Tuition guarantee (you aren't affected by tuition increases; the tuition you pay your first year is the amount you pay all years)
$350 fee added to tuition if a payment plan is extended to the student. Total tuition must be paid before graduation.

Financial Aid

Contact for counseling or more information

Patty J. Kruschke
Director/Owner
509.586.6434

Admissions (external link)

Contact for more information

Patty Kruschke
Director
509.586.6434
Admissions office website http://www.tricityschoolofmassage.com/admissions.htm (external link)

Education required for admission

High school education High school diploma required and GED accepted.

Application dates 

Admission is available Fall term
Application deadline Continuous

Application requirements

Application fee $100
Submit these items:
Application Required for all students
High school transcript or GED certificate Recommended, but not required
Interview Recommended, but not required

Academics

Degrees offered

Pre-licensing training
Certificate or diploma

Faculty and instruction

Student faculty ratio 20:3

Graduation requirements

Completion of all academic work and required tests. Students must also give 150 practice massages and complete a case study.

Attendance options

Evenings
Full time

Career Services

Career services offered

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