Massage therapy is a growing field that provides relief and comfort to clients and patients. Students can learn different methods to treat soreness and tension in soft tissues to reduce stress and promote healing.

Master-level studies involve specialized study in a field of research or an area of professional practice. Earning a master’s degree demonstrates a higher level of mastery of the subject.
Earning a master’s degree can take anywhere from a year to three or four years. Before you can graduate, you usually must write and defend a thesis, a long paper that is the culmination of your specialized research.