The Colorado School of Healing Arts (CSHA) massage therapy curriculum has maintained an unwavering commitment to both the art and science of massage since 1986. Our educated, competent faculty train students to provide skilled, structured and safe touch in a nurturing environment, creating a relationship that joins people in a healing partnership. CSHA demonstrates it is a leader by developing nine (9) advanced training programs that are on the cutting edge of the industry and that meet the needs of an ever changing world community. CSHA graduates are favored among massage therapy employers. CSHA works with more than 1600 employers of massage therapists. Our mission is to offer high quality education and the opportunity for our students to experience their full potential and to develop the skills necessary in becoming successful massage therapists. Our method of instruction emphasizes self awareness and personal growth. This results in higher comprehension and effectiveness as a professional practitioner. Our well-trained staff engages students in a variety of innovative techniques designed to give a professional and compassionate approach to health care. We believe this field is a "service to humanity", and therefore provide assistance to students in creating a personal awareness for linking instruction received to their personal, spiritual and professional goals.
School Highlights
Colorado School of Healing Arts serves 27 students (44% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American), which is less than the state average of 43%.
Quick Stats (2023)
Enrollment: 27 students
Private-state tuition: $13,200
Student:teacher ratio: 2:1
Minority enrollment: 31%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 157% over five years.
Colorado School of Healing Arts
(CO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 years (below associate)
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
18 staff
80 staff
Student Body
The student population of Colorado School of Healing Arts has declined by 72% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 has decreased from 4:1 over five years.
The Colorado School of Healing Arts diversity score of 0.50 is less than the state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
27 students
2,085 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
12 students
585 students
# Part-Time Students
15 students
1,500 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
60 students
443 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
12 students
528 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
97 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
15 students
952 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
346 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
5%
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
8%
22%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
69%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
10%
4%
% Non Resident races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.62
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
85%
56%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
2.68%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2013)
$33,100
$33,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $13,200 is less than the state average of $16,162. The private state tuition has grown by 22% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,200
$16,162
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,389
$11,634
Median Debt for Dropouts
$2,947
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
62%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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Quick Stats (2023)
Enrollment: 27 students
Private-state tuition: $13,200
Student:teacher ratio: 2:1
Minority enrollment: 31%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Kathryn P. (Kathy) Kania (2014)
She changed careers and moved to Colorado in 2000, graduating from the Colorado School of Healing Arts and became a trained and ...
