Do you enjoy helping others feel better by giving them a relaxing massage? Increase the number of people you could help by taking the massage therapy program at Capri College! Not only could you get hands-on training in our student spa area, you could also learn multiple massage modalities, such as deep tissue massage, sports massage, and how to use hot stones. Massage therapy is an ancient art, but it is also fast-evolving in the beauty industry.
We provide our students with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience they need to work confidently and pursue a dream career as a massage therapist. The 600-hour massage therapy program is available at all four of our Iowa campuses, and it can be completed in as little as 26 weeks. Get started on the enrollment process right now!
These are the start dates for the massage therapy program at each of our Iowa campuses:
You can begin the enrollment process at any time.
A licensed massage therapist could pursue a variety of careers that help others relax, reduce stress, relieve pain, and heal faster. For example, massage therapists can work in healthcare facilities, chiropractic offices, and physical fitness spas. They can be found in cosmetology salons and beauty spas. Many high-end hotels, resorts, and cruise ships hire massage therapists to provide their services to guests. Some massage therapists concentrate on a unique set of clientele, such as pregnant women and infants, or people under the care of hospice. Entrepreneurs could open and operate their own massage therapy clinic.
At Capri College, we help our students achieve their educational and career goals by teaching the skills that the current industry demands, preparing students to take for the Licensing Exam, and providing career services. We cannot guarantee employment, but many of our students go on to do what they love.
Tuition and fees cost $8,520. Equipment, books, and uniforms cost $1,430. The total cost for the massage therapy program is $9,950.
Massage therapy students typically attend school 25 hours per week, four days a week, with schedules that vary by location. Some schedules may include evenings. This is a 600-hour program that takes as little as 26 weeks to complete.
In Iowa, to get a massage therapy license, you must complete 600 hours of in-class instruction and clinical training at a school approved by the Iowa Board of Massage Therapy. (Capri College is an approved school.) Then you must pass the Licensing Exam for the massage therapy license. Our program is designed to prepare you to sit for the Licensing Exam. Licensees must also pay the required licensure fee.
One of the key steps in the enrollment process is applying for financial aid, which is available to those who qualify. Find out what types of financial aid you qualify for by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). You can also call us at 1-800-728-7222 to talk to a Financial Aid advisor, who could provide personalized tips for making the program affordable.
Don’t wait any longer to start your massage therapy education! Learn how to enroll and meet the admissions requirements:
Request your enrollment information, or schedule your campus tour. We have a two-week trial period for all students, allowing you to give beauty school a try before fully committing to it.



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✂️💛 HAIRCUTS FOR A CAUSE 💛✂️
From October 12–16, we’re turning every haircut into an opportunity to give back!
Throughout the week, ALL proceeds from haircut services will be donated to University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital through Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. 🏥❤️
That means when you come in for a fresh cut, you’re not just treating yourself, you’re helping support children and families receiving care right here in Iowa.
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From October 12–16, we’re turning every haircut into an opportunity to give back!
Throughout the week, ALL proceeds from haircut services will be donated to University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital through Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. 🏥❤️
That means when you come in for a fresh cut, you’re not just treating yourself, you’re helping support children and families receiving care right here in Iowa.
📅 October 12–16
✂️ Book a haircut
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Call 563-588-2379 extension 0 to book your relaxing facial today! ✨
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As our August 2025 Cosmetology Class comes to an end, we can’t help but reflect on all they’ve accomplished during their time with us.
We are incredibly proud of how much they’ve grown, both personally and professionally, and all the hard work they’ve put into reaching this milestone. Watching them develop their skills and confidence has been such a privilege.
We can’t wait to see where their talent, passion, and creativity take them as they begin their careers as licensed cosmetologists. Congratulations, graduates! We’re so excited to see where this new career takes you! 💕✂️✨
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✂️💛 HAIRCUTS FOR A CAUSE 💛✂️
From October 12–16, we’re turning every haircut into an opportunity to give back!
Throughout the week, ALL proceeds from haircut services will be donated to University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital through Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. 🏥❤️
That means when you come in for a fresh cut, you’re not just treating yourself, you’re helping support children and families receiving care right here in Iowa.
📅 October 12–16
✂️ Book a haircut
💛 100% of haircut proceeds donated
Help us make a difference, one haircut at a time! Share this post, spread the word, and come see us during this special week. 💕
#ChildrensMiracleNetwork #SteadFamilyChildrensHospital #HaircutsForACause #GiveBack #SupportLocal #ForTheKids #CapriCollege
Help us welcome our September Massage Therapy class! Follow along as they work towards taking clients! ✨
Ella, we are so proud of you! We wish you all the best at your next stop at KJ & Kompany! You will do amazing and we will miss you so much 🫶🏻
Twenty-five years later, we remember the lives lost, the heroes who ran toward danger, the families forever changed, and a nation that came together in the face of unimaginable tragedy. May we continue to honor their memories, hold their loved ones close in our hearts, and never forget the courage, sacrifice, and unity shown on September 11, 2001. ❤️🤍💙
9.11.2001 — Never Forget.
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