Brown Mackie College - The Brown Mackie College system of schools is dedicated to helping our students successfully pursue a college education that will prepare them to launch a career or enhance their current one in an increasingly competitive economy. Get the personalized attention and hands-on training you need to achieve the success you deserve. You'll enjoy small class sizes, outstanding faculty, and a unique one-course-a-month delivery format that's designed for busy people like you. Students choose from programs that will enable them to become part of growing fields of business, health care, legal assistance, and computer technology.

Campus Location: Moline, IL

• Associate of Science in Health & Therapeutic Massage

Cortiva Institute - When the field of formal massage therapy education began its resurgence almost 30 years ago, several extraordinary schools emerged to shape the profession. A select group of these leading institutions now form Cortiva Institute. With over 200 years of collective experience, our award-winning faculty offers an opportunity to learn from the experts in this field.

Campus Locations: Chicago, Crystal Lake, Woodridge, Illinois

• Professional Massage Therapy program

Everest College - At Everest College, you will gain the career training and critical skills needed to start a rewarding career. You are assured of a valuable education that responds to the needs of industry. Everest College continually evaluates and updates educational programs in such fields as Medical Assisting and Computerized Office Applications. Our instructors have the ability to motivate and develop your talents to their greatest potential, and get you ready for today's business world.

Campus Locations: Burr Ridge, Chicago, Merrionette, Skokie, Illinois

• Diploma - Massage Therapy

Pacific College of Oriental Medicine - Founded in 1986 to provide Oriental medicine and body therapy education to students from around the world. With a powerful vision of providing an East meets West environment, Pacific College trains its students in the best of the Oriental medical and Western medical systems. Pacific has received awards for its curriculum and clinical training, as well as a research grant from the National Institute of Health. Our alumni teach at numerous colleges and practice in a wide variety of clinics and hospitals.

Campus Location: Chicago, IL

• Certificate Program
  • Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

• Associate Degrees
  • Holistic Health Science
  • Massage Therapies
  • Asian Holistic Health and Massage

• Bachelor Degrees
  • BS in Asian Holistic Health and Massage
  • BS in Herbal Medicine for L.Ac. Practitioners
  • BS in Massage Therapist/Asian Bodywork

• Masters Degrees
  • Master of Accupuncture
  • Masters in Accupuncture and Traditional Oriental Medicine

Northwestern Business College - Founded in 1902, Northwestern Business College (NBC) is dedicated to helping career-oriented students just like you achieve personal and professional satisfaction. We offer personal attention from supportive faculty, as well as flexible class schedules designed to fit your busy lifestyle.

NBC is committed to preparing you for a rewarding career, with over 24 fully accredited education programs. We offer innovative, hands-on training in the fastest-growing professions, where you’ll find a great deal of opportunity for growth and advancement. But career preparation at NBC does not end in the classroom. Our externship program allows you to pick up valuable on-the-job experience prior to graduation, and our Office of Career Development and Alumni Relations simplify your employment search with a 95% job placement rate.

Campus Locations: Bridgeview, Chicago, Naperville

• Associate Degree in Massage Therapy
• Massage Therapy Certificate

Rasmussen College - Founded in 1900 by Walter Rasmussen, the College is a private, for profit, two-year degree granting College. The College awards Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees, diplomas, and certificates in a multitude of fields. The faculty, staff, and administration at Rasmussen are dedicated to helping students achieve their career goals. The school is student-centered, career focused, technology driven, and committed to student success. Rasmussen College is accredited by The Higher Learning commission of the North Central Association of Colleges & Schools (NCA) and by The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges & Schools (ACICS).

Campus Locations: Aurora, Rockford, IL

• Associate Degree - Massage Therapy
• Massage Therapy Diploma

Sanford-Brown College - Founded in 1866, Sanford-Brown College is a private, career-oriented postsecondary learning institution that provides its students with high quality, focused, short-term degree and certificate programs in the fields of technology, business, and healthcare. Sanford-Brown's focus is career education school dedicated to providing academic excellence. For individuals looking for exciting and rewarding careers in high-demand, rapidly expanding job markets, then Sanford-Brown may be a perfect fit.

Campus Location: Collinsville, IL

• Associate Degree - Massage Therapy
• Massage Therapy Diploma
• Advanced Massage Therapy Diploma

Vatterott College - Vatterott College has a long tradition of excellence since our founding in 1969, and it is this excellence that won us the award of "Best School" by the Missouri Association of Private Career Schools. Vatterott is also an accredited college through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology. Classes begin every 10 weeks. Diploma programs range from 13 to 60 weeks. Associate degree programs are 80 or 90 weeks. There is Financial Aid for those who qualify and Career Placement for Vatterott College graduates is also available.

Campus Location: Quincy, IL

• Massage Therapy

University of Phoenix - At University of Phoenix, you can earn your degree in just 2-3 years on average finishing much sooner than you would at most other universities. You'll complete your degree program one 5-to-6 week course at a time, allowing you to quickly gain and apply the skills employers are looking for. Don't wait to take your career to the next level.

Campus Location: Schaumburg, Illinois

• Nursing/Healthcare
  • Bachelor of Science in Health Care Services
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • MBA/Health Care Management
  • Master of Science in Nursing
• Human Services
  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology
  • Bachelor of Science in Health Administration
  • Bachelor of Science in Human Services
  • Master of Science in Counseling/Community Counseling