Is Hands on Therapy worth it?
Hands on Therapy is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Mesquite, Texas (large suburb). It awarded 29 certificates in 2024, most often in massage therapy; cosmetology; and cosmetology, barber nail instructor.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$19,344
Median earnings 4 years after
$30,441
Median earnings 10 years after
$28,323
Average net price
$17,252
Completion rate
81%
Completions (2024)
29
Years to pay back
2.3 years
Students (undergrad)
28
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate certificate | $21,757 | $25,110 | 42 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | $35,352 | N/A |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 21 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 8 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for Hands on Therapy. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Texas. Counts under 10 are not published.
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